Assistant Accountant
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Job Summary
The Opportunity
We are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our IS Utilities Water team. Reporting to the Finance Manager this full-time role is based in Brisbane and offers the opportunity to play a key part in the financial administration and success of major water infrastructure projects.
Youll work closely with finance and project teams supporting accounts payable payroll time capture and financial reporting processes. This role is ideal for a motivated finance professional looking to broaden their experience in a supportive high-performing team within a Tier 1 organisation.
What Youll Do
- Administer accounts payable and payroll time capture for project teams.
- Raise and maintain purchase orders process invoices and manage subcontractor claims.
- Support monthly financial close activities including accruals cost journals and client invoicing.
- Assist with vendor account maintenance and ensure compliance with Downer systems and controls.
- Collaborate with finance operations and project teams to ensure smooth and accurate financial processes.
What We Offer
- Collaborative and inclusive team culture with strong leadership support.
- Career growth through leadership and development programs such as THRIVE and EmpowHER.
- Access to discounts including financial travel and wellbeing benefits.
- A dedicated internal mobility team supporting your ongoing career progression within Energy & Utilities.
- Opportunity to contribute to large-scale infrastructure that supports essential community services.
What Were Looking For
- 4 years experience in finance administration preferably within a commercial or project-based environment.
- Accounting or Business Administration qualification or advancing towards.
- Experience using JD Edwards Teambinder InEight or similar financial systems.
- Experience in PowerBi (Highly desirable)
- Strong attention to detail organisation and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team.
About Energy & Utilities
Downers Energy & Utilities business unit delivers essential infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand connecting communities to water electricity telecommunications and power networks. Our integrated capabilities span design construction operations and maintenance with dedicated teams of engineers specialists and tradespeople.
Were proud to be an inclusive employer welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
How to Apply
Click Apply to submit your application we look forward to hearing from you!
Key Skills
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- Accounting Software
- Computer Operation
- Primary Care Experience
- QuickBooks
- Accounting
- Sage
- Office Experience
- Account Reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel
- Payroll
- Bookkeeping
