Job Description
Contribute to a growing organisation at the heart of the Hunter.
Take on a varied and hands-on role within a supportive Finance team.
Opportunity to make an impact across transactional duties, reporting, and process improvement.
Looking for a hands-on accounting challenge? Take charge of project & asset accounting, month-end tasks to support reporting, and continuous process improvement
About the opportunity
Our client is seeking a Financial & Asset Accountant for a 12-month contract. In this role, you’ll support the delivery of accurate and timely financial and management accounting outcomes, with a focus on project capitalisation, asset accounting, month-end close, and compliance.
Based at their fantastic facilities, you’ll be a key member of a collaborative Finance team, working across a range of activities and contributing to the continuous improvement of the finance function.
To be successful in this role, we’re looking for:
Hands-on experience as an accounting professional.
Experience supporting both internal and external reporting.
Confidence in classifying costs, determining what gets capitalised versus expensed, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
Ability to monitor project spend, provide clear reporting, and maintain transparency and accountability.
Comfortable recording and reconciling capitalised labour time against project budgets.
Strong asset accounting skills, including WIP, capitalisation, depreciation, disposals, and reconciliations.
Knowledge of month-end processes, including revenue recognition, general ledger journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.
An understanding of compliance and audit requirements
Proactive approach to improving processes, contributing to SOPs, and enhancing finance systems.
Experience using finance tools and reporting systems to improve efficiency and control.
Collaborative team player who works across departments to deliver accurate, timely, and reliable financial reporting.
Comfortable handling ad hoc tasks and projects as required.
Strong relationship-building skills and clear communication with internal and external stakeholders.
About you
You’re an experienced accounting professional with at least three years of hands-on experience and strong technical knowledge. You’re a proactive problem-solver with excellent organisational and communication skills, a sharp eye for detail, and a genuine drive to improve processes and collaborate with others.
Experience with the TechnologyOne ERP system, will be highly regarded in applicants.
If you’re a motivated, detail-focused professional looking to contribute to a large, values-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you!
How to apply
To learn more about key responsibilities, company culture and associated benefits of this opportunity, please contact Olivia Evans on oliviae@peoplefusion.com.au 02 4927 2025 for a confidential discussion.
Applications can be made by clicking "Apply". We look forward to reviewing your CV and covering letter addressing your motivation for applying and how you believe your experience relates.
At peoplefusion, we don’t just accept diversity and inclusion—we celebrate it! We strive to create an environment of equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, religion, or physical ability, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you require any assistance with your application, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
