Accountant Taxation and Fixed Assets

Accountant Taxation and Fixed Assets

• Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity
• Competitive remuneration package with great benefits to boost
• $100,879 plus 15% superannuation
• Work for an iconic Canberra brand dedicated to the local community 

ActewAGL’s Finance Division is seeking motivated, switched on individuals with excellent communication and analytical skills to join the team as an Accountant Taxation and Fixed Assets. Now more than ever, we believe it is an incredible time to be in the energy space but know none of it is possible without great talent joining us and sharing our vision along the way. 

Working as an Accountant Taxation and Fixed Assets for our Finance Division will see you supporting the Manager in overseeing taxation compliance activities and maintenance of the fixed asset records for both the ActewAGL Distribution (AAD) and ActewAGL Retail (AAR) Partnerships, ActewAGL Retail Investments Pty Limited, Illuminact Pty Limited and Icon Water.

About your new team

We are not all about numbers – we enjoy the relationships that we build and nurture along the way. We enjoy helping the business achieve great commercial outcomes. Now more than ever, we believe it is an incredible time to be in our space but know none of this is possible without great talent joining us and sharing our vision along the way. 

About your new role

Some of your key responsibilities are (but not limited to) :

• Prepare and lodge all Indirect tax compliance matters (such as Payroll Tax, GST, PAYG-I, Fuel Tax Rebate) with the ATO and other authorities (such as state government).
• Assist with the preparation and lodgement of Income Tax Returns (ITRs) and Fringe Benefits (FBT) Returns.
• Identify, control and report on all taxation risks identified through the Tax Risk Register including holding discussions with the Group Manager on a regular basis.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable laws, rules, regulations and disclosure requirements of the ATO and other authorities with respect to all applicable taxes and levies as outlined in the Policy, and that all lodgement and reporting obligations are met within required deadlines.
• Endeavour to aim for certainty where possible on tax positions adopted, and where a tax position is unclear or subject to interpretation, external written advice or confirmation is sought and reviewed in accordance with the tax risk rating matrix included in the Policy.
• Completion of reporting under Payment Times Reporting Scheme for both Partnerships including working with the business to improve payment times to small businesses and reviewing any changes to relevant legislation.

Please read the position description attached to this job advertisement to understand the full scope of the role.

About you

Essential

• You possess tertiary qualifications in accounting or a related discipline and membership in CA/CPA.
• You have demonstrated work experience in areas of Taxation Compliance preferably in the utilities industry or a large infrastructure business in a matrix organisation working across multiple stakeholders.
• You have well-developed quantitative, financial and analytical skills, with a proven ability to interpret financial and non-financial statistical information.
• You have proven business acumen, strategic planning and decision-making across the business.

Desirable

• Experience with ATO approved software applications such as CCH Integrator is preferred.
• Strong excel skills including experience with TM1 and the Oracle Financial Suite or similar financial system is highly desirable
• Post graduate studies in Taxation.

Apply now 

To apply, log onto our LiveHire recruitment portal and submit your cover letter and resume outlining the experience, qualifications, and capabilities you can bring to the role.  

Applications close Monday 3 March 2025

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please reach out to Cloudy Wei, Manager Taxation and Fixed Assets on 0406 932 569.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Macy Dkhar at recruitment@actewagl.com.au 

So, why join us? 

 At ActewAGL, we pride ourselves on putting our people first. Some of the perks you can expect are:  

• Discounts on gym memberships  
• Ongoing professional development 
• Free flu vaccinations annually  
• Free on-site physiotherapy 
• Access to free wellness support and resources 
• Income Protection upto 3 years  
• Competitive remuneration including superannuation of 15% 
• Access to Flexible Work Arrangement options if needed.  
• On-site change rooms with full showers and facilities  
• A secure bike storage area  
• Convenient paid parking options across the road at The Canberra Centre  
• 5 min walk to Northbourne Avenue tram stop.  
• Reward and recognition schemes 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces and fosters a culture that supports diversity, inclusion and respect, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds, and encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people that identify as LGBTQIA+, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.