Accountant Assistant

3 days ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Western Power Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our team at Western Power. As an Assistant Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting our accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial data, and providing high-quality support to our accounting team.

Key Responsibilities
  • General Ledger reconciliations and processing of journals and maintenance of capital work in progress
  • Assist other accountants preparing month-end journals and any ad-hoc 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 with Western Power's policies and the Australian accounting standards
  • Assist 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
About Us

Western Power is a leading energy company in Western Australia, committed to creating a new energy future for communities across the region. We offer a competitive salary, 11% Superannuation, and a range of benefits, including professional development opportunities, an award-winning employee recognition and benefits program, and access to five Employee Network Groups.

We are committed to our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan and ensuring that people with disability have equal opportunities to gain and maintain employment with Western Power. We are also proud to have launched our Innovate RAP in Mar 2022, outlining our commitment to the Reconciliation journey in WA.

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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