Assistant Accountant

Looking to apply your experience and grow your career? We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our established team on an ongoing basis.

East Gippsland Water provides an essential service to the East Gippsland region, offering an idyllic lifestyle location that is close to national parks, lakes, rivers and coastal regions. From the beach to the snow and everything in between, there is something here for you!

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant based at our Bairnsdale Head Office. This ongoing role will provide technical support to the Manager Finance and Financial Accountant through efficient and effective financial transaction processing and accounting support services.

The role will predominately focus on financial reporting and financial asset management and accounting and will provide the opportunities to contribute to the wider team with responsibilities in Accounts Payable and Receivable, Payroll, budgeting and procurement.

The successful candidate will also provide input to improve operational practices and systems in a unique service provision industry.

What can you bring to the role?

If you are highly motivated to apply your existing qualifications and experience and grow your career then we would like to hear from you.

This role will showcase your excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, ability to problem solve and strong time management skills whilst working with a diverse group of stakeholders.

We are looking for the right person who can demonstrate alignment with our values and a willingness to contribute to the ongoing success of our organisation. If you are interested in a challenging and fulfilling role within a collaborative environment we would welcome your application by 30 September 2024.

Applications should include resume and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role against the selection criteria and responsibilities of the role.

The position description can be found linked below, or for more information please contact our People, Safety & Culture team on (03) 5150 4444 or at vacancies@egwater.vic.gov.au.

We invest heavily in the ongoing development of our people and a workplace culture that supports healthy work-life balance. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from experienced women & men, First Nations People, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ folks, culturally & ethnically diverse and mature aged candidates to best represent and engage with the communities in which we live and work. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and a National Police Check.

*EGW reserves the right to remunerate against a position classification with consideration to skills, experience and qualifications.

Application Link: East Gippsland Water eRecruitment System (peoplestreme.net)