Assistant Accountant in Bristol

Location: Bristol
Salary: Hidden
Recruiter: Western Power
Job Hours: Full-time

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If you're seeking a new opportunity that will challenge you to think bigger and imagine more, join us and our leading experts at Western Power as we create a new energy future for communities across Western Australia.

Your next opportunity as an Assistant Accountant is at our Perth Office is on a Permanent Full Time basis.

About you

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance, with commensurate relevant industry experience
  • Studying towards CPA/CA.
  • At least 2 to 3 years previous experience in an accounting capacity preferable with excellent attention to detail, positive can-do attitude with ability to problem solving skills.
  • Requires understanding fundamentals and principles of accounting.
  • Experience in Account Payable and Account Receivables.
  • Experience in Balance Sheet reconciliations and month end journals.
  • Excellent teamwork abilities and provide high level support to others team members.
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and Word and/or other accounting software.
  • Experience in asset capitalisation and maintenance of fixed asset register.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to complete tasks whilst maintaining confidentiality, great work ethics and professionalism.
  • Excellent time-management skills, proven track record in prioritising work to meet fast-paced business deadlines.

    • About the role

  • General Ledger reconciliations and processing of journals and maintenance of capital work in progress
  • Assist other accountants preparing monthend journals and any adhoc duties as directed.
  • Fixed Asset Register maintenance, including asset additions, transfers, and disposals.
  • Provide guidance to the business regarding the treatment of expenditure in accordance to Western Power’s policies and the Australian accounting standards
  • Assists with the continuous improvement initiatives for systems and processes to ensure alignment with Western Power’s accounting practices
  • Support month end accounting for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable including provision for bad debts and impairment
  • Assist in preparation of the whole of government report to the Department of Treasury
  • Preparation of the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) and cheque payment runs, including foreign currency payments
  • Ensure agreed critical suppliers are paid on time
  • Responding to internal and external customers regarding payment enquiries
  • Providing analysis of statistical payment data
  • Actioning stop payments requests, issuing of replacements cheques, stale and cancelled cheques, returned mail and unclaimed monies as required.
  • Liaise with Corporate Finance re daily cash commitments and preparation of unpresented cheque reconciliations.
  • Process miscellaneous and supplier refund cheques, EOPS claims etc.
  • Scan unclaimed monies for payments due to Western Power and action accordingly.
  • Ensuring security of Western Power cheque stationery including ordering, recording and maintenance of cheque stationery levels
  • Contribute to the organisation’s record keeping obligations by ensuring all accounting files are up to date.
  • Assist with regular operations including documenting processes, report generation and audit enquiries.

    • Why work with us?

  • Competitive salary + 11% Superannuation
  • Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance.
  • An award-winning employee recognition and benefits program.
  • Access to five Employee Network Groups – which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce.
  • The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
  • Access to salary packaging, social club activities, discounted health insurance and gym membership

    • Our commitment to Diversity

    We are committed to our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021 - 2027 and ensuring that people with disability have equal opportunities to gain and maintain employment with Western Power.

    It is strongly encouraged that people with a disability who meet the inherent requirements of the position description apply for this role.

    We are also proud to have launched our Innovate RAP in Mar 2022 (Reconciliation Action Plan). 

    Our Innovate RAP outlines our commitment to the Reconciliation journey in WA.

    How to Apply

    Submit your application and be added to our Talent Pools by clicking the ‘apply’ button, if you have the skills and are committed to our values… we will find a place for you!

    Our recruitment process requires that all candidates who progress to the pre-employment stage must hold a police clearance issued within the last six months.

    Applications close on 5 April 2024

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