Fixed Asset & Capital Projects Accountant (6-Month Contract)

Talent Web Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Web Recruitment is seeking an experienced accountant to own the end-to-end fixed asset accounting process across a multi-site asset portfolio in Australia. You will collaborate with property, development and project teams to ensure timely capitalisation and accurate asset records.

You bring hands-on fixed asset experience, strong Excel skills and a degree in accounting or finance; CA/CPA progression is welcomed. A six-month contract with potential for permanency awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• You hold an accounting or finance degree.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with fixed assets.
• Experience in fixed asset accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• CA/CPA qualification or progression towards it is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end fixed asset lifecycle, including additions, capitalisation, transfers, depreciation and disposals.
• Partner with property, development and project teams to track project progress and ensure assets are capitalised at the appropriate time.
• Monitor capital expenditure against budgets, investigate variances and resolve aged capital work in progress.
• Prepare journals, reconcile the fixed asset register to the general ledger, and deliver accurate month-end reporting.
• Strengthen financial controls, support audit requirements and identify practical improvements to processes and reporting.

Skills

Fixed asset accounting

Balance sheet reconciliations

Excel skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

CA/CPA progress

Tools

Excel

Job description

Talent Web Recruitment is seeking an experienced accountant to own the end-to-end fixed asset accounting process across a multi-site asset portfolio in Australia. You will collaborate with property, development and project teams to ensure timely capitalisation and accurate asset records.

You bring hands-on fixed asset experience, strong Excel skills and a degree in accounting or finance; CA/CPA progression is welcomed. A six-month contract with potential for permanency awaits the right candidate.