Fixed Assets Accountant

Job title : Fixed Assets Accountant
Location : Sydney
Job type : Contract or Temp
Salary : 130,000
Contact name : Laura Ruddlesden
Contact email : lruddlesden@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1924832
Management Accountant – With Fixed Assets Experience - Temp to Perm - Based South Of The CBD ! 
$120,000 – $150,000 + Super (pro rata)

We are partnering with a leading organisation within the manufacturing sector to recruit an experienced Management Accountant with strong Fixed Assets expertise for a temporary assignment. This role will sit within a high-performing finance team and play a key part in maintaining asset integrity, supporting month-end processes, and ensuring accurate financial reporting across a large and complex asset base.

The Role
You will be responsible for the end-to-end management of fixed assets, supporting month-end close and ensuring accurate reporting of depreciation, capital additions, and asset movements across the business.

Key responsibilities include:
  • End-to-end fixed asset accounting across a large asset register 
  • Maintaining and updating the fixed asset register
  • Monthly depreciation calculations and journals
  • Tracking capital additions, disposals, and transfers
  • Reconciliations between fixed asset sub-ledger and general ledger
  • Supporting month-end close and reporting deadlines
  • Assisting with audit queries and documentation
  • Ensuring accuracy of asset lives, classifications, and net book values
  • Supporting process improvements within asset accounting
About You You are a hands-on accountant with fixed asset experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

You will bring:
  • Solid experience in fixed asset accounting (essential)
  • Background in manufacturing or asset-heavy industries preferred
  • Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
  • Experience managing depreciation and large asset registers
  • Ability to work independently and meet tight month-end deadlines
  • Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills
The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation during a busy period, contribute to a critical finance function, and gain exposure to a large and complex fixed asset environment.