About Port Waratah: Port Waratah Coal Services is a world-leading logistics and material handling facility, driving economic growth in Newcastle and the Hunter region for over 45 years. We specialise in receiving, stockpiling, blending, and loading coal for export. At Port Waratah, we believe in our obligation to operate responsibly and sustainably, and we encourage a culture of shared responsibility and accountability through all levels of our business. We build strong relationships and work cooperatively with our people, customers and our community to continuously improve our performance and contribute to a smart, sustainable and vibrant Newcastle. We seek individuals who bring diverse perspectives, a continuous improvement mindset, and align with our core values: caring, excellence, integrity, and progress. About the role: Reporting to the Finance Manager, this is a career-defining role, as you support the maintenance and improvement of Port Waratah’s financial systems, including month-end processes and to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance. The part-time role provides the critical hands-on experience and professional growth needed to take your career to the next level and to excel as an accomplished Accountant. Key Responsibilities include: Assist in preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.Maintain the fixed assets register and manage capital expenditure.Support the completion of annual FBT and monthly BAS returns.Support in month-end reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.Lead the administration of Port Waratah’s corporate card system.Ensure effective governance and processing of new vendors in the vendor payment system. Desired Skills and Experience: What we are looking for: Relevant tertiary qualifications in Finance or Accounting.Studying, planning to start, or have already completed your CA/CPA certification.Experience in journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.Understanding of financial accounting and capital management systems.Proficiency with numbers along with excellent attention to detailGreat communication skills with the ability to work as part of ‘One Team’ Benefits: Competitive Remuneration, including 18.5% Superannuation, bonus programme, development and education assistance.Career-defining opportunity! Propel your career forward and prepare for senior finance roles with hands-on experience and professional growth.Work to Live Culture, including generous leave entitlements.Health and Wellbeing benefits; gym membership/ on-site and offsite gyms, exercise physiologists, personal health assessments, Employee Assistance Program. For initial inquiries or assistance with your application, please call Jess O’Neill or Adrian Button from Beilby Downing Teal on (02) 4044 0400.
