Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

• Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity
• $91,511 plus 15% superannuation
• Location - Greenway, Canberra
• Join ActewAGL and build your accounting career in a large and complex commercial environment.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to develop their technical skills while gaining exposure to financial accounting, capital projects, reporting, and business operations. 

Reporting to the Financial Controller, Evoenergy, you will support month-end reporting activities, assist with project accounting and capitalisation processes, manage Capital in Progress (CIP) activities, and work closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure accurate financial records and reporting. 

What you'll be doing

• Assisting with month-end accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments, and financial analysis.
• Supporting project closures, capitalisations, and asset retirements.
• Monitoring Capital in Progress (CIP) balances and project status.
• Assisting with project budget administration in Oracle.
• Reviewing invoice coding and supporting accurate cost allocation.
• Investigating system interface issues and supporting project creation activities.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or a related discipline.
• 1 to 3 years' experience in an accounting role following graduation.
• A desire to work towards, or be currently progressing, CA or CPA qualifications.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to learning.
• The ability to build effective working relationships and communicate with a range of stakeholders.

Apply Now

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

For any questions about the role or the application process, please contact Macy Dkhar via email to recruitment@actewagl.com.au. Emailed applications will not be accepted

Closing Date : 10 September 2026

Why Join Us?

At ActewAGL, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, accountability and continuous improvement. You'll have opportunities to develop your skills, work on meaningful projects and contribute to delivering essential services to our customers and community. 

As an organisation, we’re committed to supporting our people with: 

• Ongoing professional development and access to LinkedIn Learning 
• Discounted gym memberships and free annual flu vaccinations 
• On-site physiotherapy and wellness resources 
• Income protection up to 3 years 
• Reward and recognition programs

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.