Senior Asset Accountant

About the opportunity
Are you an experienced asset accountant who enjoys combining technical accounting with analysis and stakeholder engagement?

empire group is partnering with a Queensland public sector department to recruit an AO6 Senior Asset Accountant for its Capital and Asset Management Team.

Working within a broader strategic investments and finance function, you’ll help strengthen capital reporting, support budget decisions and provide practical advice across a diverse asset portfolio. 

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing and analysing monthly capital project reports, reconciliations and management briefings, identifying issues and recommending actions.
• Providing specialist advice on capital work-in-progress, asset acquisitions and relevant accounting policies.
• Supporting annual capital budgets and revisions, ensuring accuracy across Queensland Treasury Budget Papers, Tridata and internal records.
• Reviewing and improving capital management policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Working collaboratively with business groups, senior management, Queensland Treasury and external service providers.
• Explaining complex financial information clearly and supporting audit requirements.

What you’ll bring
You’ll have experience in capital and asset accounting, strong analytical skills and the ability to translate technical requirements into practical advice.
We’re looking for:

• Sound knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards relevant to capital and asset accounting.
• Experience preparing financial reports, reconciliations and capital budgets.
• An understanding of Queensland Treasury Financial Reporting Requirements and Non-Current Asset Policies.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to build productive stakeholder relationships.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing reporting deadlines.

Relevant accounting qualifications and professional membership with CPA Australia, CA ANZ or IPA are highly desirable, although not mandatory.

Apply now
Submit your resume via SEEK, or contact Pauline Stephens at empire group on 0434 249 988 for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.

At Empire Group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other underrepresented groups to apply. Our focus is on creating fair, accessible, and culturally safe recruitment processes that genuinely reflect and respect the communities we serve.
Reference number: 1707671
Profession:Accounting & FinanceAccounting & Finance

Company: empire group
Date posted: 9th Nov, 2026