Shared Service Accountant (12 months, fixed term)

Transdev Australasia; Melbourne; Hybride; AUD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working

Résumé du poste

Transdev Australasia in Melbourne is seeking a Shared Services Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You'll support month-end reporting, reconciliations, and compliance across Australia and New Zealand within a collaborative finance team.

Ideal for an early-career accountant with a relevant degree, CA/CPA progress, and at least two years' experience in accounting. You'll work with ERP systems and contribute to process improvements and governance.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• CA or CPA qualification in progress or completed.
• At least 2 years' experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Experience with shared services, transactional accounting, or corporate finance environments is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Process journals relating to prepayments, fixed assets, and depreciation.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Excel skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

ERP experience

Problem solving

Formation

Accounting/Finance degree

CA or CPA in progress/completed

Outils

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Dynamics 365

SAP

Description du poste

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Shared Service Accountant (12 months, fixed term)

Work Type:Contract/Temp

Location:Melbourne

Categories:Corporate

About Us

At Transdev, we don't just move people, we empower communities.

As a global leader in mobility solutions, we deliver safe, innovative, and sustainable transport services across Australasia. From buses and ferries to trains and light rail, our teams help connect millions of people to work, education, healthcare, and their communities every day.

As we continue to grow and evolve our finance capability, we're looking for a motivated accounting professional to join our Shared Services team.

Your Impact

As a Shared Services Accountant, you'll play an important role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of our finance operations across Australia and New Zealand.

Working within a highly collaborative finance team, you'll support month-end reporting, reconciliations, statutory compliance, audit activities, and continuous improvement initiatives. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting activities while building valuable experience within a complex, multi-entity organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accountant or finance professional looking to develop their skills and grow their career within a large, purpose-driven organisation for the next 12 months.

What You'll Do

• Process journals relating to prepayments, fixed assets, and depreciation.
• Complete bank, balance sheet, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Support month-end reporting and group reporting requirements.
• Analyse financial data and identify anomalies or areas requiring investigation.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.

Compliance & Governance:

• Assist with BAS and FBT preparation and lodgements.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and accounting standards.
• Contribute to maintaining strong financial controls and governance processes.
• Support finance projects and system enhancement initiatives.
• Assist with ERP improvements and process optimisation activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and service delivery within the finance function.

What You Bring

Experience & Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CA or CPA qualified, or currently working towards qualification.
• At least 2 years' experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Experience preparing financial reports, reconciliations, and accounting journals.
• Exposure to shared services, transactional accounting, or corporate finance environments is desirable.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder and customer service focus.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics AX, Dynamics 365, SAP, or similar will be highly regarded.

Why Join Transdev?

• Purpose-Driven Work: Contribute to an organisation that helps keep communities moving.
• Career Development: Grow your accounting capability through exposure to financial reporting, compliance, audits, and systems.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in finance transformation and technology enhancement initiatives.
• Supportive Team Culture: Work alongside experienced finance professionals in a collaborative environment.
• Hybrid Working: Enjoy flexibility while remaining connected to your team and stakeholders.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Transdev, we believe diverse perspectives create stronger teams, drive innovation, and help us better serve the communities in which we operate.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our achievements. In 2026, Transdev was recognised as a Top 101 Employer for Women for the second consecutive year, achieved Silver Employer status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), and maintained our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), demonstrating our ongoing commitment to gender equity, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We're here to support you.

Ready to grow your accounting career?

If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your accounting expertise, gain exposure to a broad range of finance activities, and contribute to a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.