Job description Financial Accountant - Asset Accounting
This is a hands-on Asset Accountant role suited to someone who enjoys ownership, accuracy, and working closely with the business. You'll be responsible for the end-to-end accounting and reporting of a large and varied asset base, ensuring records are accurate, compliant, and decision-useful.
You'll sit within the Financial Services team and partner with stakeholders across operations, procurement, and finance.
What you'll be doing
* Manage and maintain the fixed asset register, including acquisitions, disposals, transfers, and retirements
* Calculate and post depreciation and amortisation in line with accounting standards
* Perform asset valuations, impairment assessments, and reconciliations
* Prepare asset-related reporting for financial statements, audits, and regulatory requirements
* Analyse key asset metrics such as replacement asset value and sustainability ratios
* Support budgeting and forecasting for capital expenditure
* Strengthen internal controls and continuously improve asset accounting processes
* Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate classification and documentation of assets
What we're looking for
* Degree qualified in Accounting, Commerce, or a related discipline
* Proven experience in financial or asset accounting
* Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards relating to asset management
* High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem‐solving skills
* Confident communicator who can work effectively with both finance and non‐finance stakeholders
* Well organised, adaptable, and comfortable managing competing priorities
Systems & tools
* Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
* Experience with ERP systems and accounting software
* Exposure to asset management systems is highly regarded
Desirable
* CPA or CA qualification (or working towards)
* Experience in complex or asset-intensive environments
Why consider this role?
* Permanent, stable position with genuine responsibility
* Broad exposure across asset accounting, reporting, and business partnering
* Opportunity to improve systems and processes, not just maintain them
* Based in Townsville with a supportive and professional finance team
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