Assistant Asset Accountant

Hunter Water Cooperation; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Parental leave 14 weeks

Hybrid work arrangement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Hunter Water Corporation in Newcastle, NSW is seeking an Assistant Asset Accountant on a fixed-term contract for two years. You will support the fixed asset registers, capital projects governance, and related reporting in our Finance & Business Performance Division.

The role requires tertiary accounting qualifications, experience with fixed assets, and knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards. You will prepare journals, assist with project openings and closures, and contribute to process

Qualifications

• Tertiary accounting/commerce degree or equivalent.
• CPA/CA designation or working towards designation.
• Experience managing fixed asset registers.
• Understanding of Australian Accounting Standards and policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management of Hunter Water's fixed asset registers, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Preparation of month-end journals, adjustments, reconciliations and reporting of fixed asset information.
• Support the administrative function of capital projects including opening, closing and amending projects.
• Support review of capital project work-in-progress and timely addition of capital assets.
• Identify improvements and efficiency gains in fixed asset processes.
• Engage with business areas to ensure efficient fixed asset practices.
• Assist with internal and external reporting for fixed assets.
• Maintain fixed asset policies, procedures and work instructions.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders and finance team members on fixed asset processes.

Skills

Fixed asset management

Communication

Time management

Australian Accounting Standards

Education

Accounting/Commerce degree

Job description

• Belong, learn and grow with a team that has your back
• Create connections with customers and community at the heart of all we do

We are seeking an Assistant Asset Accountant to join our Finance & Business Performance Division on a fixed-term contract for a period of two years.

Our Company

At Hunter Water our Values define who we are as an organisation and how we behave. We strive to live these Values and it is shown in the work we do and the way in which we interact with each other. Please click here to learn more about Hunter Water's Values.

We fundamentally believe in and commit to diversity and inclusion. We value an individual's unique capabilities, backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. We rely on these diverse perspectives to drive innovation and collaboration, to deliver the best outcome for our customers and communities.

It is this diversity of perspectives that will enable Hunter Water to meet the challenges of the future. We strive to create an inclusive environment where there is genuine equality of opportunity regardless of people's gender, age, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or family status. We encourage you to apply and welcome all applications.

We have embarked on a new strategic direction to build a more innovative, collaborative and resilient organisation that is a thought leader in developing a sustainable water and wastewater future. Please click here to learn more about Hunter Water's Corporate Strategy.

At Hunter Water we offer a range of employee benefits. For this position, these will include, but are not limited to:

Excellent flexible working and additional leave benefits including:

• Additional Public Holidays & RDOs
• 5 days additional paid Carers Leave per annum
• Paid Community Service Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave for both parents
• Access to hybrid work and other flexible options
• Fitness passport
• Access to discounted health fund and health services
• Access to the Employee Assistance program

Remuneration & Hours:

• Reward and Recognition Program
• Base salary up to $85,000 plus Superannuation (Any offer made will be commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful candidate)

The Opportunity

As the Assistant Asset Accountant you will support the accurate and timely administration of Hunter Water's fixed asset registers and assists with capital project governance, asset accounting processes and related reporting activities.

What you'll do:

• Assist with the management of Hunter Water's fixed asset registers, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Preparation of month-end journals, adjustments, reconciliations and reporting of fixed asset information.
• Support the administrative function of capital projects including the review and processing of opening, closing and amending projects.
• Support the review of capital project work-in-progress and assist with the timely addition of capital assets.
• Ongoing review of all processes and systems identifying improvements and efficiency gains where appropriate. This includes providing support to ongoing improvement initiatives of the fixed asset function.
• Engage with all areas of business to ensure efficient and effective fixed asset management practices at Hunter Water.
• Assist with the preparation of Hunter Water's internal and external reporting requirements associated with fixed assets.
• Assist with maintaining, reviewing and documenting fixed asset policies, procedures and work instructions.
• Provide support and guidance to stakeholders and finance team members on fixed asset processes, escalating complex matters as required.

What you'll need to be successful:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or related discipline
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and practices, reconciliations and financial administration practices
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a deadline-driven workplace and to effectively manage challenges and changing priorities whilst still meeting team and corporate deadlines
• Confident communicator within a business environment
• Experience supporting the management of a fixed asset register
• CPA or CA designation or working towards designationDemonstrated understanding of Australian Accounting Standards, accounting policies and practices

We are proud to be an Inclusive Employer committed to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity. People with disability, women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in contact with the recruiter.

Employment with Hunter Water Corporation may be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to criminal background checks, functional assessment, drug and alcohol testing and psychometric assessment for preferred external applicants.