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Financial Accountant

  • 975945
  • Osborne
  • Finance / Accounting
  • Full time
  • Closing on: Jun 8 2025

ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s nuclear-powered submarines – the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.

Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia’s national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join the Team at ASC, Osborne SA. Reporting to the Manager Accounting Services, this role is responsible for maintaining the integrity, governance, and policies over the accounting data of the ASC group, integral to ensuring ASC meet’s all financial reporting obligations, to stakeholders internal and external.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the day to day accounting processes, ensuring compliance with all relevant ASC financial policies and guidelines. This may include capital and lease assets, payroll accounting and subsidiary accounting.
  • Undertake a range of reporting activities such as forecasting and facilitating the production of a range of end of year reporting.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly reconciliations of key financial balances and transaction accounts.
  • Provide appropriate advice and guidance to ensure costs are appropriately classified and reported.
  • Investigate issues and problems and ensure that appropriate solutions are achieved.
  • Contribute to new initiatives and provide input to develop and improve financial practices and processes.

About you 

  • Tertiary Qualification in Commerce or Accounting.
  • Full membership (or part qualified) in CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ or equivalent accounting qualification with post-membership experience.
  • Proven and successful experience in similar role in a corporate accounting environment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and corporate statutory reporting requirements.
  • Excellent attention to detail, high level of accuracy and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritise, multitask and work well with others.
  • High level of written and verbal communication skills.

 

 

 

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

 

Benefits

  • Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
  • Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.
  • Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
  • Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
  • Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
  • Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
  • A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
  • Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.

 

About ASC

Established in 1985, ASC’s 2000-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry. The company’s work on Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.

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