Assistant Accountant

Veolia | Australia & New Zealand; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave from day one

Employee share plan

Annual salary review with bonus

Educational development support

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health insurance discount

Corporate discounts

Fitness Passport

Volunteer opportunities

Salary sacrificing (super, novated Le)

Job summary

Veolia is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a 14-month fixed-term contract based at Pyrmont, NSW. You will support monthly and year-end closes, prepare journals, and reconcile balance sheets while collaborating with Commercial Business Analysts and Finance Managers.

The role offers exposure to a variety of corporate accounting activities and opportunities for professional growth, with on-site parking and access to transport nearby.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent degree.
• Studying towards CPA/CA.
• Strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close processes.
• Perform year-end close processes.
• Prepare journals to close out reporting periods.
• Prepare Balance Sheet GL reconciliations.
• Assist internal and external audits.
• Drive process improvement and system enhancements.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor of Commerce

CPA/CA in progress

Job description

The Opportunity

The Opportunity

As Assistant Accountant you will provide financial information to enable other departments to make sound and well-informed business decisions. In the role, you will also assist the Finance Department with the delivery of the statutory and group financial reporting as well as maintain and improve processes and procedures. You will develop strong relationships and work collaboratively with Commercial Business Analysts and Finance Commercial Managers and other key business stakeholders.

This opportunity is initially offered on a 14 month fixed term contract based in our national head office in Pyrmont, 2009.

What's on offer

• Exposure to variety of corporate accounting activities
• Nearby/on-site parking + nearby public transport
• Work alongside experienced accountants who mentor and develop your professional growth

What you'll be responsible for

• Minimum 2-3 years experience in a similar role
• Perform month-end and year-end close processes
• Work closely with the Commercial Business Analysts and Business Managers and prepare journals to close out the reporting periods
• Prepare Balance Sheet GL reconciliations
• Assist in internal and external auditsi>
• Drive process improvement and system enhancement initiatives

What you'll need to be successful

• University degree (e.g. Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent)
• Studying towards qualification (CPA/CA)
• Good Excel skills

Why Veolia?

All Of Our Employees Are Entitled To

• Our Veolia Cares policy enables parental leave to be offered from day one of your employment regardless of whether you're on a permanent or fixed term contract
• Employee share plan
• Annual salary review with bonus
• Support to pursue educational and development opportunities
• Access to endless career options and pathways, Veolia promotes from within
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bupa health insurance discount
• Corporate Discounts
• Fitness Passport
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Salary sacrificing (i.e. super, novated leases)

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.

Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. Here, you'll have the opportunity to build your career, and a more sustainable world.

At Veolia we value diversity, equity and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. The First Nations language where this role is based is Dharug. We also welcome applications from veterans, people with disability, all gender identities, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and people from all cultural backgrounds. We also encourage our Veterans to visit our Veterans at Veolia webpage.