Fixed Asset Accountant

Fixed Asset Accountant - Temporary Fixed Term

• Get the balance right - flexible working options available
• Fixed Term role
• Support the sustainable delivery of an essential service to the Lower Hunter community

We are seeking a Fixed Asset Accountant - Temporary to join our Corporate Finance Team within our Finance & Business Performance Division.

Our Company

At Hunter Water our Values define who we are as an organisation and how we behave. We strive to live these Values and it is shown in the work we do and the way in which we interact with each other. Please click here to learn more about Hunter Water's Values.

We fundamentally believe in and commit to diversity and inclusion. We value an individual's unique capabilities, backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. We rely on these diverse perspectives to drive innovation and collaboration, to deliver the best outcome for our customers and communities.

It is this diversity of perspectives that will enable Hunter Water to meet the challenges of the future. We strive to create an inclusive environment where there is genuine equality of opportunity regardless of people's gender, age, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or family status. We encourage you to apply and welcome all applications.

We are embarking on a new strategic direction to build a more innovative, collaborative and resilient organisation that is a thought leader in developing a sustainable water and wastewater future. Please click here to learn more about Hunter Water's Corporate Strategy.

At Hunter Water we offer a range of employee benefits. For this position, these will include, but are not limited to:

Excellent flexible working and additional leave benefits including:

• Additional Public Holidays, RDOs
• 5 days additional paid Carers Leave per annum
• Paid Community Service Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave for both parents
• Access to hybrid work and other flexible options

Health & Wellbeing benefits including:

• Fitness passport
• Access to discounted health fund and health services
• Access to the Employee Assistance program

Remuneration & Hours:

• 35 hour working week
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Base salary up to $95000 plus Superannuation depending on experience

The Opportunity

As the Fixed Asset Accountant - Temporary you will report to the Senior Financial Accountant and be primarily responsible for assisting in the management of Hunter Water's fixed assets registers and providing capital project governance & support.

What you'll do:

• Assist with the management of Hunter Water's three fixed asset registers (accounting, taxation and regulatory), ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures and Australian Accounting Standards.
• Preparation of month-end journals, adjustments, reconciliations and reporting of fixed asset information.
• Assist with the timely additions of capital assets, including the processing of developer asset additions and retirements.
• Support the administrative function of capital projects including the review and processing of opening, closing and amending projects
• Support the review of capital project work-in-progress.
• Compliance and ongoing review of all processes and systems identifying improvements and efficiency gains where appropriate. This includes providing support to ongoing improvement initiatives of the fixed asset function.
• Engage with all areas of business to ensure efficient and effective fixed asset management practices at Hunter Water.
• Assist with the preparation of Hunter Water's internal and external reporting requirements associated with fixed assets
• Develop, maintain and review fixed asset policies and procedures
• Provide guidance and mentoring for other members of the finance team in relation to policy and processes relating to the fixed asset registers.

What you'll need to be successful:

Essential Criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline
• Demonstrated understanding of commercial business principles and practices
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a deadline-driven workplace and to effectively manage challenges and changing priorities whilst still meeting team and corporate deadlines
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the proven ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team and demonstrate a high level of self-motivation.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in management of a fixed asset register
• CPA or CA designation or working towards designation
• Experience using enterprise resource system in a corporate environment
• Demonstrated understanding of Australian Accounting Standards, accounting policies and practices

Application Steps:

To be considered for this position applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria above and provide a current resume.

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Application closing date: Tuesday 2 September 2025 Interested? Apply Now

Contact: Donna Stephen Phone:

We are proud to be an Inclusive Employer committed to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity. People with disability, women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in contact with the recruiter.

Employment with Hunter Water Corporation may be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to criminal background checks, functional assessment, drug and alcohol testing and psychometric assessment for preferred external applicants.