Senior Accountant

Permanent - Full Time

Warrnambool

Who we are looking for

We're looking for a Senior Accountant to provide high-level support to the Financial Controller across a range of corporate accounting functions. This includes the preparation of the Corporate Plan, Annual Report, internal reporting, and financial analysis of business proposals.

You will take ownership of the accounts payable and payroll functions. Additionally, you'll support the wider finance team by providing insightful financial modelling and advice that adds real value to our strategic and operational decision-making.

This is an ongoing full-time role based in Warrnambool and comes with a generous salary of $115,212 to $131,260 p.a. plus superannuation.

What you'll be doing

On a day-to-day basis, you'll:

• Manage the accounts payable and payroll functions and the development of the associated Technology One modules.
• Provide sound financial advice and value-added services to assist managers with the performance of their business units.
• Utilise budgeting and forecasting methodologies and tools for financial analysis, to contribute to our annual budget cycle and to inform the corporate plan.
• Develop our budgeting/reporting system, including the provision of reports to management that assist in decision making.
• Assist in the end of month processes and ensure timely production of associated reports.

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone with

• Associated tertiary qualifications and either CA or CPA post-graduate qualifications.
• Extensive experience in a professional accounting role.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage different user groups to implement improvements to systems and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

For further details, see the position description available here.

We look forward to hearing from you. if you have any questions, feel free to call Brad O'Connor (Financial Controller) on

What we can offer

Putting people first comes naturally to us, and that includes the people we employ. You'll have every opportunity to make the most of your talents, broaden your experiences and be rewarded for the great work you do.

You'll be offered a range of great benefits including:

• Workplace flexibility with access to working arrangements such as hybrid work, flexible hours, purchased leave, monthly rostered days off and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture, which embraces diversity and the benefits it brings to the workplace and life.
• A leadership commitment to Zero Harm where the safety and wellbeing of our people and others is paramount.
• A Health & Wellbeing program, to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including our Employee Assistance Program for our people and their immediate families.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities and access to professional development through associations such as CPA, IWC, WSAA, VicWater, and more.

We're an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to creating and supporting an inclusive culture is reflected in our diverse mix of talented people who are passionate about delivering their best.

We welcome applications from everyone including people with a disability, job seekers of all ages, carers, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTI community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We are

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How you can apply

Applications close: 11:59pm Monday 9 June 2025

Click APPLY and you will be taken through to the Wannon Water Careers Portal to complete your application. Once there, you will be prompted to answer a few simple questions and upload your cover letter and resume.

As part of your cover letter, please outline how your skills and experience meet the role requirements (as outlined in the position description).

Reasonable Adjustments

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