Graduate Accountant - Energy Solutions

Graduate Accountant – Energy Solutions 

At Ampol, we believe in the Power of Us - the extraordinary power of people to connect, act, and make a difference.   

As a leading energy company operating across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and from the United States, our work spans fuel supply, energy solutions, convenience retail, infrastructure, trading and shipping. Every role at Ampol plays a part in something bigger - powering progress for our customers, communities, and people.   

Your career here is yours to shape. We back our people with real opportunities, the tools to grow, and a culture that rewards ownership and initiative. Whether you’re deepening your expertise or taking on something new, we’ll support you to power a career that works for you.   

We’re building a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued - because when people are free to be themselves, powerful things happen. 

About Energy Solutions 

Our Energy Solutions team is leading Ampol’s response to the energy transition - developing lower carbon solutions for customers and reducing our own emissions. We’re investing in future-focused technologies and services, from EV charging and hydrogen to carbon offsets and biofuels. 

This is where bold ideas meet real-world execution. We work across geographies and capabilities to help shape a low carbon future - making the energy transition easier for customers and communities. 

About the role 

The role will work with the Energy Solutions Accounting and Reporting team to ensure timely, accurate and complete preparation of financial and management reporting for all Energy Solutions business areas. This will include but not be limited to, facilitating the month end close, month end reporting and variance analysis, budget and forecasting and assisting with ad hoc finance queries from the wider Energy Solutions team, as required. 

Key responsibilities 

• Assist with preparation of monthly management reports, including variance analysis for projects and cost centres.  

• Assist with financial accounting for Energy Solutions business units, including preparation of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.  

• Ensure financial information aligns with Ampol’s accounting policies as well as with accounting standards. Manage IT Management reporting and the Fixed Asset capitalisation process for Energy Solutions.  

• Liaise with internal departments to ensure adherence with internal controls.  

• Develop and enhance processes so that organisational capability remains effective and efficient, able to adapt to business needs and aligned with industry best practices.  

• Assist the Finance team with ad hoc accounting and administrative tasks such as initial drafting of accounting memos.  

• Manage the financial PowerBi dashboard. Assist with budget inputs and system uploads.  

Qualifications & Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance or working towards, with a desire to complete the CA or CPA program supported by Ampol. 

• 1 to 2 years experience in a finance or accounting based role, either in house or in a professional practice, internship or other. 

• Bookkeeping or management accounting experience. 

• Sound understanding of key accounting principles. 

• Experience with accounting systems and applications. 

• Experience in effectively planning and managing concurrent deliverables. 

• Strong attention to detail. 

• Ability to interpret financial data and information. 

• Strong written and verbal communication and relationship building skills. 

• Commitment to continuous improvement. 

• Demonstrate an agile mindset and an ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritising based on key deadlines. 

Benefits 

• Our total remuneration is competitive. This is across base salary, car allowance, a company performance incentive, employee share offers and a 25% discount on Fuel for two privately used cars!  

• We are flexible. Many of our teams have embraced hybrid work, balancing time spent remote working, with time spent at an office to connect and work together where it adds value.  

• Remote Working: Support for up to 3 months remote international working (conditional to 5 days paid leave for every 30 days of remote work).  

• We value recognition.  We have an internal recognition platform amplifying the achievements of those who do great work and demonstrate our capabilities and values.  

•  Career development and learning opportunities including LinkedIn Learning and other tailored training solutions.  

• Baby Care Package - financial and flexible support for parents transitioning back to work.  

• Need some wheels? Novated Lease options are available.  

• Invest in your future with the Employee Share Scheme  

• Leave Options – Up to 6 weeks annual leave and additional Wellbeing leave days.  

• Care for your Community. Spend one paid day a year volunteering with one of our Ampol Foundation partners.    

 Want to take your career to the next level? Apply today.