About us

At South East Water, we deliver healthy water for life. We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.87 million people who rely on us every day and every night. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.

About the role

This full time, 12 month fixed term role will be responsible for assisting with the delivery of South East Water’s key financial reporting obligations, and external compliance obligations consistent with government policies, accounting policies and audit requirements.

Working closely with the Manager, Financial Accounting & Reporting and the Financial Accountant, this role plays an integral part of the Financial Accounting team in performing a number of core functions pertaining to financial accounting. The key functions of the Financial Accounting team, which this role will assist with, include managing transactional banking and treasury operations, reporting on financials to external stakeholders and statutory compliance, providing advice on technical accounting matters, and ensuring the integrity of general ledger and fixed asset register.

About you

The ideal candidate will possess a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, such as accounting and/or finance and either have or be working towards a CPA or CA qualification. Armed with previous experience in the preparation of reconciliations, as well as sound knowledge of accounting software, candidates will be able to quickly resolve business queries with internal stakeholders due to their strong communication and collaboration skills.

Candidates will also require:

• an ability to work within tight deadlines
• attention to detail
• excellent problem solving skills
• a continuous improvement mindset.

If this sounds like you, then we'd love to hear from you!

What we offer

• A commitment to work-life balance, with truly flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, leave purchasing and RDO options
• A range of benefits, including free on-site parking and cultural leave.
• A great culture working in collaborative teams with strong work ethics.
• Great learning and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to be part of an organisation committed to environmental initiatives.
• Enjoy modern office facilities with panoramic beachfront view.

Visit southeastwater.com.au to learn more about us and how we serve our customers.

Our culture

We’re committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people with disability and from culturally diverse backgrounds. If you would like to speak with an Aboriginal person about this opportunity and working at South East Water, please contact Kirsty Bell, Aboriginal Cultural and Employment Advisor on kirsty.bell@sew.com.au

We believe great teams do great work. We are ambitious, we work hard and we back one another. We embrace diversity, we challenge ourselves and demand the best, because that’s what our colleagues, customers and communities deserve. We provide flexible opportunities to work, learn and grow, supporting, encouraging and inspiring you every day.

For any questions about the role, please email the recruitment team at careers@southeastwater.com.au

Position description

Please click here to view a copy of the Position Description for the role.

Level 2

Applications for the role of Assistant Accountant must be submitted by Friday 16 September 2022.