Graduate Accountant

If you’re a recent accounting or business graduate, or experienced professional looking for a change in industry, this position offers the chance to learn from experienced professionals and gain relevant industry experience with on-the-job training and development.

As part of the Corporate Services department, you will play a key role in supporting the financial operations of our organisation. From month-end general ledger reconciliation to providing support for our financial service functions, you’ll gain hands-on experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting.

A snapshot of your day

• Perform month end processes, including the preparation and posting of journals.
• Support the financial monitoring and reporting process relating to statutory accounts
• Ensure end-to-end workflows/processes are efficient, documented and drive agreed business outcomes
• Ensure accurate and appropriate supporting documentation to meet compliance obligations
• Provide general accounting support to Managers, staff and working groups

Our ideal candidate will be someone with strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, numerical accuracy and enjoy problem solving. You will be an excellent communicator, with a positive and proactive approach to working within a small team and independently.

Learn more in the Graduate Accountant Position Description or contact Amelia Fisher, Manager Financial Services on 03 4408 5463 or Amelia.Fisher@coliban.com.au.

If you are a proactive individual with strong analytical skills and a passion for finance, we encourage you to apply.

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter by COB Monday 18 March 2024.
The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021 Band 3 $72,745 - $80,537 base salary range will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with their skills and experience.

Why join us?

At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities – now and tomorrow.

We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.

Our commitment to inclusion means you’ll feel at home here no matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for. As part of the team, you receive a monthly accrued day off, time off over Christmas, the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle, and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave policies.

At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.

What are you waiting for? We’d love you to join us.
Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.
We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact Cass, Talent Acquisition Advisor on 0427 980 661.