Company Accountant

WA Utilities is a proudly Western Australian business and an established industry leader in civil and utility infrastructure, with a strong reputation built on quality delivery, trusted relationships and great people.

We’re proud of our inclusive, supportive and team-focused culture, where people are valued and everyone plays a part in our success. With a clear long-term vision, we continue to invest in our people, strengthen our capabilities and grow our presence across the WA infrastructure sector.

This role sits across three diverse and complementary businesses - WA Utilities, WA Drilling and Yidarra Group, operating across civil construction, utilities, trenchless/HDD and local government contracts and project specific works.

As our Company Accountant, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with the Directors and operational leaders across all three businesses. It’s a broad and influential role combining hands-on accounting with commercial insight, management reporting and involvement in the continued growth and development of the group.

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Accountant to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function across three trading entities.

The role combines management reporting and commercial analysis with operational accounting, working closely with the Directors and operational teams. It suits someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership and is comfortable moving between management-level reporting and the practical day-to-day financial requirements of growing businesses.

• Prepare monthly management reports and commentary for each entity and the group.

• Provide variance analysis and contract profitability reporting.

• Assist with budgets, forecasts and rolling cash flow reporting.

• Complete month-end and year-end close across three entities.

• Prepare balance sheet and bank reconciliations and reconcile intercompany accounts.

• Maintain work in progress and accrued revenue to ensure revenue is recognised in the correct period.

• Prepare and submit customer progress claims in line with contract terms and due dates.

• Administer subcontractor claims, retentions and statutory declarations.

• Own accounts receivable, including invoicing accuracy, debtor ageing and collections.

• Review supplier payment runs prepared by the Accounts Officer for Director authorisation.

• Process payroll, including allowances and overtime, and meet superannuation obligations.

• Prepare BAS and PAYG information for review and lodgement.

• Maintain the fixed asset register and prepare year-end working papers for the external accountants.

• Support tender pricing and project costing.

• Improve finance systems, processes and Excel-based reporting.

• Support and work closely with the part-time Accounts Officer.

• Perform other finance duties as reasonably required.

• Accounting or commerce degree, or equivalent demonstrated experience.

• At least five years’ hands-on accounting experience covering the full monthly cycle.

• Strong management accounting skills and the ability to clearly explain financial results to non-finance managers.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with MYOB or similar accounting software.

• End-to-end payroll processing experience.

• Well organised, self-directed and able to manage competing deadlines.

• Construction, civil or utilities experience, including familiarity with progress claims and work in progress, would be highly regarded.

• Experience working across multiple entities would be an advantage.

This is an opportunity to take on a key finance role within a growing group of WA businesses, with genuine exposure to the commercial and operational decisions that drive their success.

You’ll work directly with the Directors and operational leaders, have the opportunity to improve systems and processes, and play an important role as the businesses continue to grow.

For the right person, this is more than a traditional accounting position, it’s an opportunity to become a trusted and valued part of the team, with visibility across the businesses and the ability to make a genuine impact.