Fixed Assets Co-ordinator
We’ve been proudly serving Australian communities since 1914 and have grown to become a top 30-listed company on the ASX with a portfolio of iconic homegrown brands. At the heart of our continued success is over 115,000 team members working across the country, all contributing to bringing our customers smiles. You’ll not only get to see your work make a difference, you’ll be part of a team working together to help Australians eat and live better every day.
About the team
Our Finance team are a vital partner in every aspect of our business, providing commercial insights to drive our success and influence everything we do. With presence in every department, we analyse performance, and deliver actionable insights that shape our strategic decisions.
About the role
As the Finance Assets Coordinator you will be responsible for supporting fixed asset accounting, capitalisation and capex control, ensuring accuracy, compliance and high‑quality analysis.
Please note: This role is a 12 month fixed term contract.
- Manage fixed asset accounting activities, including asset set‑up, capitalisation, depreciation and disposals
- Support capex governance through accurate tracking, monitoring and reconciliation of capital spend
- Ensure fixed asset data integrity across financial systems, maintaining accuracy and completeness
- Prepare and analyse fixed asset and capex reports to support month‑end, budgeting and forecasting processes
- Investigate variances, anomalies and data issues, applying strong problem‑solving skills to identify root causes
- Partner with project managers and non‑financial stakeholders to ensure correct capitalisation treatment
- Respond to fixed asset and capex queries, escalating complex issues where required
- Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen controls, efficiency and reporting quality
About you and your skills
- Experience in fixed asset accounting, capitalisation or capex management within a finance or accounting environment
- Strong analytical skills with proven ability to interpret data, identify issues and deliver well‑reasoned solutions
- Experience working with large data sets and reconciling complex financial information
- Solid understanding of accounting principles relating to fixed assets and capital expenditure
- Highly developed problem‑solving capability, including root cause analysis and decision support
- Strong attention to detail, balanced with the ability to see broader system and business impacts
- Comfortable partnering with non‑financial stakeholders to influence correct financial outcomes
What’s in it for you?
- Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
- Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
- Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
- Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
- Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
- Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
- Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.
About the recruitment process
We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au
Job ID: 184609
Employment Type: Fixed Term
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