Assistant Accountant (Assets)

• $89,120 to $96,497
• Ongoing, full-time
• Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)

• Reference number: 24220
• Term: Ongoing, full-time
• Remuneration: $105,466 to $114,196 pa (HEW6) (inclusive of $89,120 to $96,497 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
• Open to: Current staff members of QUT who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people who are not QUT staff are also eligible and encouraged to apply.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Assistant Accountant (Assets) to join Finance Business Solutions, Chancellery Division.

As the Asset Finance Officer, you will contribute to the financial management of the University’s fixed assets by maintaining appropriate accounting practices and producing timely and accurate financial records, that comply with Australian Accounting Standards and Treasury Guidelines. The Asset Finance Officer is a key member of the finance control team providing support and guidance on asset management processes and identifying opportunities to continuously improve team performance.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

Within Chancellery Division, Finance Business Solutions (FBS) is responsible for a range of business functions to facilitate the ongoing financial and planning viability of the university in realising QUT’s strategic aims and objectives, whilst maintaining a customer centric approach when engaging with the university community, industry and government. 

This position resides within the FBS portfolio’s Financial Control, which is responsible for the procedures, policies and all accounting activities, that monitors and control the direction, allocation and usage of the University’s financial resources..

What you need to succeed

1. Education, training and/or experience equivalent to the completion of a degree in accounting, with at least four years subsequent asset accounting experience.
2. Sound knowledge of fixed assets related accounting standards (AASB 116 - PP&E, AASB 138 - Intangibles, AASB 136 – Impairment and AASB13 – Fair Value)
3. Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to gather and integrate information from several sources to enable accurate decision making.
4. Highly developed digital literacy skills with demonstrated high level proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite products and financial packages such as Oracle.
5. High level written, interpersonal and verbal skills with the ability to quickly stablish rapport, manage collaborative working relationships and engage with diverse client groups, addressing enquiries related to Fixed Assets transactions.

Desirable criteria for HEW 6: 
6.  Previous experience with Oracle Asset Module.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions. 
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation. 
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super). 
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance. 
• Leave loading of 17.5%. 
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks. 
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms. 
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
• We see diversity and inclusion as our strengths. 
• Explore more benefits of life at QUT.

Belong at QUT 

In support of our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, we aspire to an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6% and we encourage Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a fulfilling career. 

We believe in creating safe spaces for inclusivity to flourish and we know that diversity is our strength – see our commitment. If you’re curious, innovative, and ready to experience what a career at QUT can offer, we’re ready to meet you.  

Job opens: 13-Mar-2024

Applications Close: 27-Mar-2024 at 11.30pm

Find out more and apply by clicking Apply or the link below.

View the job details at: https://qut.nga.net.au/?jati=50B5240C-B42D-7BAF-26EB-DA9041BDF008

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