Fixed Assets Accountants Officer

Fixed Assets Accountant

Fixed Assets Accounting Officer role within State Government

Fixed Assets Accountant

Your new company

An opportunity has become available for an experienced Fixed Assets Accountant to join a well-established organisation with a significant asset portfolio. Working within a collaborative finance team, you'll play a key role in managing the fixed assets function, ensuring accurate asset accounting, reconciliations and compliance with accounting standards.

Your new role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the ongoing management of the fixed assets register and supporting month-end financial processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining the Fixed Assets Register, including acquisitions, disposals, revaluations and reclassifications
• Reconciling fixed asset balances to the General Ledger and clearing accounts on a monthly basis
• Processing capitalisation of land, buildings, plant and equipment in accordance with AASB accounting standards
• Managing and reconciling Work in Progress (WIP) balances
• Preparing and processing project and general ledger journals
• Reviewing asset expenditure and ensuring costs are allocated to the correct GL accounts prior to capitalisation
• Supporting month-end reporting and ensuring the accuracy of asset-related financial information
• Assisting with audit requirements and responding to stakeholder queries

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Accounting degree or advanced bookkeeping qualifications
• Proven experience in Fixed Assets accounting and asset register management
• Strong understanding of asset capitalisation and depreciation principles
• Experience reconciling Fixed Assets to the General Ledger
• Knowledge of AASB accounting standards relating to fixed assets
• Previous experience using Oracle e-Business Suite
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate Excel skills, including reconciliations, formulas and data analysis
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to work within a large and complex organisation
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Exposure to a substantial asset portfolio
• Competitive hourly rate/salary package
• Potential for extension and long-term career opportunities

What you need to do now

If you're an experienced Fixed Assets Accountant with strong Oracle experience and are looking for your next opportunity, click 'Apply Now' or contact the Hays Accountancy & Finance team for a confidential discussion.