Assistant Management Accountant

Who are we?

We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.  

The role

The Assistant Management Accountant is responsible for assisting with the delivery of South East Water’s management accounting functions and reporting requirements. This includes recording business transactions within the financial ledger in accordance with accounting policies, preparing monthly financial results against budget and forecasts, and preparing annual budgets for assigned management Groups within the business.

Working closing with the Performance Reporting Analyst, and key internal stakeholders, this role plays an integral part of the Business Performance Team, whose key functions include recording and reporting the respective business Groups’ monthly financial results against budget, assisting with up to date forecast information for the respective business Groups and engaging with key internal stakeholders and resolving queries when and as they arise. 

Some other accountabilities of the Assistant Management Accountant include;

• Preparing and posting journals to accurately reflect the assigned management Groups’ business transactions.
• Preparing monthly Group financial results for the respective General Managers, including performance financial analysis against budget and forecast.
• Assisting in the preparation of the annual budget for their responsible Group/s.
• Assisting the finance team in providing simple accounting advice and recommendations for their responsible Group/s, when required.
• Supporting the Business Planning & Reporting team, and the wider finance team.

Who are you?

In order to be considered for this role, candidates will require a tertiary Business or Accounting qualification, and must be CPA or CA qualified (or be working towards the qualification).  Along with a minimum of three years' experience and knowledge in management accounting and/or financial management, the successful candidate will also have a solid knowledge of accounting procedures with an ability to communicate financial information to internal and external stakeholders.

The following skills, experience and knowledge will ensure the candidate's success:

• Demonstrate continuous development of financial and management accounting principles.
• Capability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Sound written communication skills for assistance in the preparation of management reports
• Sound knowledge of accounting software and in MS Office suite products, including, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and escalate when timelines may not be achieved.
• Self motivated to proactively challenge the status quo and the ability to work autonomously.
• Previous knowledge or experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud highly sought after, however not mandatory.

What's in it for you?

Working at South East Water means you can enjoy a wealth of benefits, starting with the chance to be part of an organisation deeply committed to environmental initiatives and sustainability; one who has been recognised as one of the top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia by Work180 for the past two consecutive years.   

South East Water cultivates a dynamic culture that emphasises collaboration and strong work ethics, supported by career-focused learning and development opportunities. 

As a SEW employee, you can enjoy the following offerings from our benefits package: 

• Access to My Fitness Passport, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu shots, and health checks.  
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options and leave purchasing.
• Life insurance and salary continuance. 
• 15 weeks paid parental leave and paid superannuation on eligible portions of unpaid parental leave.
• Additional leave offerings, such as cultural and ceremonial leave and study leave.  
• Head office with modern facilities and panoramic beachfront views, a separate parents' room, a prayer and meditation room, an onsite cafe, and free parking. 
• Opportunity to be part of great initiatives involving the local community  

This role is remunerated at a Level 3 which is between $91,691 and $98,501 + super and offers are commensurate with the successful candidates' experience. 

We're for everyone

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers.  

We are deeply committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disability and jobseekers of all ages and cultures. We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone is welcome, safe, and celebrated. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please reach out to our Talent team at careers@southeastwater.com.au. 

Keen to make an impact?

Click here to check out the position description. We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until Thursday 24 July 2025. 

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold unrestricted working rights for the period of employment at the time of application.  Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check 

South East Water operates a 24/7 service environment. Whilst this role does not involve after-hours rostered duty, all employees may be required to provide out of hours support from time to time as required. 

Visit southeastwater.com.au to learn more about us and how we serve our customers.