Accountant

About Select Plant Australia

Select Plant Australia is one of the largest Specialist Plant Hire service providers in Australia, playing an integral role in the delivery of a wide variety of innovative, high-quality construction projects as part of the Laing O'Rourke Group. Our primary driver is to guarantee the provision of the highest quality plant and associated services to Laing O'Rourke construction projects and the wider market.

Select Plant Australia provides a full service offering through its seven major categories: Cranes and Lifting Solutions, General Plant, Heavy Plant, Site Solutions (Buildings and Accommodation), Specialist Rail, Sustainability and Innovation, and Vehicles.

As Laing O'Rourke has grown into a $6 billion engineering enterprise dedicated to challenging and changing the face of construction worldwide, Select Plant Australia has mirrored the growth of the parent company, servicing a larger portfolio of projects, both in numbers and complexity. Select Plant Australia is the only total solutions provider within the plant industry and continues to grow and maintain one of the broadest plant ranges and capabilities within its global markets.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Accountant to join Select Plant Australia in Brisbane or Sydney. This permanent role offers great career prospects with one of the largest specialist plant hire businesses in Australia.

Key responsibilities

• Updating and maintaining Fixed Asset Register, CAPEX forecast register, and Asset Finance Leasing register.
• Working closely with the Operations/Fleet/CAPEX team to ensure completeness and accuracy of data in the various register and forecasts which is being used to support the business plan
• Monthly reconciliation of Fixed Assets, CAPEX WIP and Finance Leases balance sheet accounts
• Monthly and ad hoc processing including posting general journals, accrual journals and charge runs
• Ad hoc financial data reconciliations
• Assist with audit of financial statements and project specific audits

About you

• 2 - 3 years in a finance role
• Background in the equipment rental, rail, or construction sectors preferable
• Degree qualified accountant either working towards or already CA or CPA qualified
• Understand the accounting concepts underpinning recognition of fixed assets, lease liabilities, and the applicable accounting standards (AASB/IFRS)
• Intermediate Excel, Word & Outlook skills
• Experience with COINS, TM1 and finance leasing systems preferable

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.