Assistant Accountant

Service Stream Limited; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 1 - 2; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Career development

Discounts

Parental leave

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Service Stream Limited in Melbourne is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join the Defence Property and Assets (PAS) contract. This permanent full-time role focuses on accurate financial reporting, controls, and regulatory compliance within the Defence finance team.

You will handle monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting, balance sheet integrity, budgeting and forecasting support, and collaboration with Accounts Receivable/Payable, Treasury, and Shared Services to resolve queries.

Qualifications

• Relevant accounting experience, with progress towards or an intention to complete a CA or CPA qualification preferred.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related discipline highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly, quarter-end, and year-end financial reporting, including journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Support the preparation of management accounts, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of revenue, costs, and financial performance.
• Maintain balance sheet integrity through timely reconciliations, investigation of discrepancies, and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities by providing accurate financial data and analysis.
• Support internal and external audit processes, ensuring compliance with financial controls, policies, and Defence contractual requirements.
• Assist Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Payroll, and Shared Services teams to resolve financial queries and maintain efficient operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, reporting accuracy, and system effectiveness.
• Provide support for ad hoc financial analysis, corporate reporting, and other activities that contribute to the successful delivery of the Defence Property and Assets (PAS) contract.

Skills

Excel

Financial systems

Accounting principles

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CA/CPA progression (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

Primary Location

VIC - Melbourne - 655 Collins St

Job Description Summary

Join our growing Defence division and support our finance and accounting teams!

About the Role

We have a role available for an Assistant Accountant. This is a permanent full-time position based in Melbourne, Victoria.

About us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries - we keep communities connected.

Your next role comes with these perks:

• Flexible working - all flexibility requests are genuinely considered. This position offers hybrid working.

• Career development – we offer growth opportunities and support internal mobility. Employees have access to skill enhancement through cross-training among service teams, as well as participation in mentoring and leadership development programs.

• Access - discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.

• Paid leave - parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.

• Culture – we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition.

About the role

You will support the Defence Finance team in delivering the Defence Property and Assets (PAS) contract through accurate financial reporting, effective financial controls, and compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements. The role supports daily, weekly, and monthly financial processes, including revenue and cost reporting, balance sheet integrity, management reporting, and month-end and ad hoc corporate reporting activities.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assist with monthly, quarter-end, and year-end financial reporting, including journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and variance analysis.

• Support the preparation of management accounts, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of revenue, costs, and financial performance.

• Maintain balance sheet integrity through timely reconciliations, investigation of discrepancies, and supporting documentation.

• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities by providing accurate financial data and analysis.

• Support internal and external audit processes, ensuring compliance with financial controls, policies, and Defence contractual requirements.

• Assist Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Payroll, and Shared Services teams to resolve financial queries and maintain efficient operations.

• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, reporting accuracy, and system effectiveness.

• Provide support for ad hoc financial analysis, corporate reporting, and other activities that contribute to the successful delivery of the Defence Property and Assets (PAS) contract.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant accounting experience, with progress towards or an intention to complete a CA or CPA qualification preferred.

• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliations.

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet reporting deadlines.

• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related discipline highly regarded.

You must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.

We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups. Applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please email [e-mail].

Department

Finance