Accountant

Apply Job no: 97AKQ Accountant 12 months maximum-term opportunity $91,511 - $99,786 plus 15% superannuation Location - Canberra City At ActewAGL Retail, we're looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Accountant to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Retail Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, providing insightful analysis, and supporting business decision-making across our Retail operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a developing accounting professional who looking to broaden their commercial experience in a dynamic and collaborative environment. About the Role As Accountant, you'll be responsible for a broad range of financial and management accounting activities, ensuring compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and supporting the delivery of accurate and timely financial information. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business, contribute to month-end reporting processes, assist with budgeting and forecasting activities, and support regulatory and audit requirements. This role offers exposure to both operational and strategic finance activities, providing an opportunity to develop your commercial acumen and make a meaningful contribution to the business. Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly accruals, journals and general ledger reconciliations. Manage balance sheet reconciliations, including ownership of bank reconciliations and investigation of variances. Support month-end close activities and provide operating expenditure commentary for management reporting. Prepare monthly unread revenue models and expense accruals for the gas business. Analyse financial performance and provide meaningful insights into variances against budget. Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis activities. Support internal and external audit processes. Prepare regulatory reporting and recurring financial processes. Build effective working relationships across the business and Joint Venture. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support new business opportunities. About You To be successful in this role, you'll bring: Formal accounting qualifications and studying toward or recently completed requirements for membership of CPA Australia or ICAA. Current knowledge of accounting standards. Demonstrated work experience in accounting is required, preferably in the utilities industry or a large business. Experience with computerised management accounting and financial information systems, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite. Experience in the use of Oracle Financials, EPM, TM1 and Power BI would be considered an advantage but not essential. Ability to develop business acumen, strategic planning and decision-making abilities across the business. 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 [email protected] Emailed applications will not be accepted Closing Date - 2 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 Related documents ActewAGL Retail - Position Description_Accountant_PN 3962_August 2026 Published on 19 Aug 2026, 7:34 AM