Senior Financial Accountant for Water Industry

1 day ago


Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia Urban Utilities Full time
About Us

At Urban Utilities, we're committed to shaping a sustainable future around water for generations to come. As a leading provider of world-class drinking water and wastewater services, our work is about so much more than the bottom line.

Our Mission

We genuinely care: for our team, our customers, communities, and the environment. Our dedication to planning ahead and thriving in a rapidly changing world drives us forward.

Your Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join our Corporate and Finance Group. This role will see you play a crucial part in championing excellence, safeguarding assets, and driving value for our customers, community, and shareholders.

Job Description

This Senior Financial Accountant position will be responsible for ensuring Urban Utilities maintains compliance with taxation requirements. Key responsibilities include:

  • The preparation and lodgement of tax returns (e.g. BAS, Payroll Tax, FBT, and LGTER returns)
  • Paying tax instalments to shareholders
  • Ensuring financial transactions are recorded and reported in accordance with relevant accounting standards and tax requirements
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

  • A degree in business combined with specialist training and substantial experience in financial transactions management
  • CPA/CA certification
  • CTA certification (desirable)
  • Experience with developing, implementing, and maintaining tax processes and controls
  • Expertise in providing tax advice that supports business decisions
  • An understanding and ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures with respect to relevant tax legislation
About You

We celebrate diversity and believe that bringing together diverse perspectives and expressions is key to our success. If you're a dedicated and experienced accountant who's keen to connect your skills to purpose in the water industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Work with Us?

We offer a range of benefits that'll help you thrive, including:

  • Generous salary packaging options
  • Corporate discounts on health insurance, technology, and more
  • 18 weeks of paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave, and proactive wellbeing days
  • Flexibility options like 9-day fortnights and flexible days

We're an endorsed employer for all women and offer a range of benefits and policies directly at WORK180.



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