Asset Accountant

Temporary 6 month Asset Accountant with immediate start

Your new company

Join a reputable organisation responsible for managing complex infrastructure assets and ensuring the highest standards of financial governance. You will be part of a collaborative finance team focused on maintaining an accurate fixed asset register, supporting capital programs, and strengthening asset accounting processes. This role is ideal for a technically minded accounting professional with strong capability in asset management, capitalisation, and financial reporting.

Your new role

  • Assisting with the maintenance and integrity of the Fixed Asset Register, including capitalisations, transfers, disposals and write‑offs
  • Providing accurate financial information to support asset life‑cycle costing and investment decisions
  • Coordinating the annual fixed asset stocktake and ensuring results are captured and validated
  • Collaborating with asset maintainers and project managers to ensure correct classification and recognition of assets
  • Supporting the revaluation of fixed assets, including data preparation and review
  • Assisting with the determination, analysis and reporting of budget and actual depreciation.
  • Preparing reports and documentation relating to fixed assets to support audit, governance and financial reporting

What you'll need to succeed

  • A tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting or Commerce, with eligibility for CPA/CA/IPA
  • Experience in asset accounting and asset management practices, including capitalisation and depreciation
  • Strong understanding of accrual-based financial management and experience using corporate accounting systems
  • Well‑developed communication skills with the ability to liaise with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and documentation
  • Sound analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to resolve fixed asset issues
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines

What you'll get in return

  • Immediate start
  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Close to public transport
  • Temporary 6 month contract

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
WA - Perth
Specialism
Senior Finance
Ref:
2989361

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Jason Thai, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Perth
Level 16, 1 William Street,

Telephone: 0892544530

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