Assistant Accountant

Job Description - Assistant Accountant (259139)

  About the role

UGL Telecommunications, part of the Services Division is seeking applications from Assistant Accountants for a permanent fulltime opportunity based in our Melbourne Southbank Office with travel required to Tullamarine.

The Assistant Accountant ensures the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of all payments made to third parties, ensuring those transactions are properly recorded in the financial system.The Assistant Accountant also supports.

· the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of clients’ invoices and payments collection from debtors

· the Finance Manager in month end processes with financial assessments and information with which to ensure planning and budgeting activities meet Contract goals

About You

As a key member of the team; the following experience and personal traits will be highly regarded:

• Degree in commerce or accounting and 2 years’ experience in broad financial roles
• Working towards CPA/CA
• Experience with large ERP systems (eg SAP) and strong excel skills
• Demonstrated capacity and initiative to solve problems with energy and a positive attitude with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to organise and prioritise demands, handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously, set and meet deadlines and follow-through within a fast paced environment with multiple and competing demands
• Experience in delivering insightful reporting analytics and financial/commercial information to manage business risks and opportunities
• Strong communication skills (oral & written) including strong negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels both internally and externally.
• Previous experience with MYOB or SAP

What we offer

• Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
• A chance to join a 6,000+ strong organisation owned by the CIMIC Group, one of the world’s leading international contractors
• Pathways for you to succeed and the space for you to carve your own journey
• A culture that values diversity and innovation, evolving with market changes and new technologies

What makes you right for UGL

• Genuine concern for safety
• Capacity to flourish in a high-performance environment
• An innovative mindset and a willingness to challenge the norm
• A belief that success and value are driven by real teams where everyone has a role to play

About Us

UGL Pty Limited is a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services. We are active across rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.

As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people, and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process.These may include a national criminal history check, a anti-money laundering (AML) check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

Ref: 259139

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Discipline : Accountant

Work Type : Full-time

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