Graduate Accountant - General Accounting

Working at Transurban is different; it’s a place where you can see the benefits of your work play out in real life, every day. We create city-sized solutions—building and operating safer, smarter, and more sustainable roads—to solve pressing transport challenges that are slowing cities down.  

About the role  

We’re seeking a Graduate Accountant - General Accounting to support transactional accounting, month-end processes, and project data maintenance, while gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative and forward-thinking finance team.  
  

You’ll join an innovative team and gain hands-on experience in technical accounting, supported by a collaborative environment. 
  

As our Graduate Accountant - General Accounting, you’ll contribute to lasting and positive changes that shape the future of our cities and communities. It’s meaningful, challenging and exciting work.  

Day-to-day, you will:  

• Gain hands-on experience in financial accounting within an ASX-listed organisation, where you'll be supported by a collaborative and knowledgeable accounting team

• Contribute to month-end activities including preparing calculations to support journals, posting journals, raising invoices and preparing balance sheet reconciliations

• Gain exposure to financial controls and compliance by learning to apply key accounting policies and support statutory reporting activities

• Play a key role in improving processes by helping to document and standardise procedures

This role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferrable skills and experiences, including:  

• A recent graduate in Commerce, Accounting or similar— this is a true Graduate role, and prior work experience is not expected

• A natural learner who is inquisitive, adaptable, and eager to grow

• A collaborative team player who also thrives when working independently to meet goals

• A confident communicator who enjoys engaging with a variety of stakeholders, both technical and non-technical

• Detail-oriented and accurate, ensuring the information you compile supports sound decision-making

• A problem solver who embraces the challenges of a fast-paced, evolving environment

• Must have full working rights (PR or Australia/ NZ Citizen) 

• Able to commit to a permanent, full-time role and contribute meaningfully from day one

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Assessment & Review:

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a brief video interview as part of the selection process. We encourage genuine, thoughtful responses that reflect your unique perspective and experience.

With a career at Transurban, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:   

• A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year   

• 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, with Superannuation paid during unpaid leave as well 

• Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests  

• Health and wellbeing support—access to Headspace and our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more  

• Share offers and insurance benefits  

• Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer days  

We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests. Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you.   
  

We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety, wellbeing and inclusion; where everyone belongs. We treat everyone with fairness, consideration and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspective, and experience – whether they work for us or not. We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions and concerns.  

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people living with disability. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us on [email protected].