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 to support core financial accounting activities, including daily transaction processing, month‑end accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and maintaining project, fixed asset and intangible asset registers. You will also contribute to internal and external audits and upholds strong stewardship practices.

This position plays an active role in continuous improvement by driving process consistency, standardisation, automation, and maintaining process documentation.

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

As our Graduate Accountant 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: 

• Adhere to accounting policies, processes, and key financial controls.
• Support month-end close activities, including preparing and posting journals with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Prepare calculations to support accounting entries and complete balance sheet reconciliations within set timelines, escalating issues as needed.
• Assist in maintaining the integrity of trial balances through regular account reviews, clearing accounts, ageing analysis, reclassifications, and stewardship activities.
• Raise external and intercompany invoices, monitor settlements, and resolve payment issues in collaboration with business stakeholders.
• Contribute to internal and external audits by gathering required information and supporting cyclical reporting disclosures.
• Create, update, and maintain process and procedure documentation, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

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

• You’ll have recently completed your degree and qualified in Commerce, Accounting or similar
• 1-2 years experience in a relevant accounting role
• A thirst for learning, naturally curious and adaptable 
• You’re a team player, but you have no problem working independently to achieve identified goals 
• As a strong communicator, you enjoy dealing with various stakeholders, both technical and non-technical 
• High levels of attention to detail, with the accuracy of the information you compile so that your stakeholders can make the right decisions 
• You enjoy problem solving, and enjoy the various challenges that come with a fast-paced and evolving organisation 

 If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application. 

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].  

Ready to help us keep cities moving? Apply today. 

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