Company Accountant

2 days ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Colterlec Pty Ltd Full time $104,000 - $156,000 per year

About Us

Colterlec is an Australian owned and operated business and a leading distributor, manufacturer and maintenance provider of engineered electrical product innovations and solutions.

With a proud 28-year legacy, Colterlec partners with global manufacturers to deliver quality, reliable, and forward-thinking electrical solutions to customers across industries including infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, and utilities.

About the Role

We're seeking a Company Accountant to join our finance team on a full-time basis.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in managing day-to-day accounting operations, supporting financial reporting, compliance, and strategic decision-making across the business.

This role suits a hands-on accountant ready to step up into a broader position with ownership of month-end, compliance, and process improvement initiatives, including involvement across both Australian and New Zealand entities.

About You

  • Commercially minded accounting professional with strong grounding in financial accounting, reporting, and compliance
  • Passionate about streamlining processes and strengthening internal controls
  • Collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across the business
  • Looking for a role with ownership, visibility, and career growth

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver monthly reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
  • Deliver month-end close to tight deadlines
  • Prepare and lodge BAS, payroll tax, and FBT
  • Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and GL integrity
  • Coordinate insurance renewals/claims and workers compensation declarations
  • Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and insurers
  • Support the annual audit and statutory reporting process
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Oversee accounting for NZ subsidiary (GST, PAYE, intercompany)
  • Drive continuous improvement in systems and reporting (NetSuite ERP)
  • Perform other reasonable duties as required by the financial controller

Skills and Experience

  • Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Commerce (CPA/CA desirable or in progress)
  • 4+ years' experience in financial accounting and compliance
  • Strong month-end reporting, BAS, payroll tax, and reconciliation skills
  • High attention to detail and process improvement mindset
  • Excellent communication skills with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
  • Proactive and able to manage competing priorities
  • Use initiative to provide solutions to problems as they arise
  • Experience with NetSuite ERP highly regarded
  • Background in distribution, supply chain, or engineering advantageous

Experience That Will Be Highly Valued

  • Implementation and integration of ERP systems (especially NetSuite or similar cloud based platforms)
  • Preparation of consolidated accounts across multiple entities and subsidiaries
  • NZ entity accounting and compliance, including GST, PAYE, and intercompany transactions

Why Join Colterlec?

  • A successful and growing Australian business
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture
  • Exposure to both AU and NZ operations
  • Opportunities to develop and grow into more senior roles
  • Be part of a business with a strong reputation and long-term customer relationships

Respectfully, only successful candidates will be notified. All applicants must have Australian Citizenship or Legal Work Rights. All applications will be received in Strict Confidence.

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