Watts Water Technologies, through its family of brands, is a global manufacturer providing one of the broadest plumbing, heating and water quality product lines in the world. In Australia, Watts is represented by trusted local brands including AVG and Enware, delivering innovative water solutions across Healthcare, Aged Care, Education, Commercial, Residential and Industrial sectors. Together, the brands combine strong local engineering and manufacturing capability with global expertise in safer, smarter and more sustainable water solutions.
We are currently accepting applications for an emerging and/or experienced Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team on a twelve (12) month basis, working onsite in our Caringbah head office.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of key activities finance transactions, embed seamless financial processes and whilst ensuring compliance with regulatory standards are met.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Preparing monthly journals and bank reconciliations, monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations and monthly BAS calculations
- Maintaining and updating fixed asset register and related depreciation journals
- Preparation of Intercompany cross-charge invoices
- Responsibility for new supplier maintenance
- Reconciliation of bank
- Holiday cover as required for Accounts Receivable function
- Adhere to high professional standards and personal integrity
- Any other adhoc duties as required
To be successful in this role, you need to be able to demonstrate the following experience:
- Computer literacy, with Intermediate Excel and Outlook
- Excellent communication skills – written & verbal
- Analytical with keen attention to detail and ability to work with large volumes of data.
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or related discipline
- Candidates who possess or are studying towards CPA or CA are highly regarded
- Previous experience with Visual ERP or other ERP in an Accounting capacity desirable
In return you will be provided with:
- Competitive Base Salary
- 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
- Flu vaccinations
- Confidential, and free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Other team culture and benefits include;
- Monthly all staff head office barbeques
- Monthly opportunities to be recognised and rewarded as employee of the month
- Complimentary fresh fruit and coffee from the lunchroom coffee machine
- Casual wear Fridays
- Paid day off to celebrate your birthday
- Unwind during breaktimes in our lunchroom and play table-tennis, arcade machine, or Nintendo
Only candidates with full Australian working rights that align to our criteria will be contacted for further discussion. The successful applicant will be required to undertake and consent to pre-employment background checks, National police check and two reference checks. The vacancy will remain open until the successful candidate is appointed.
No recruitment agencies please.
Skills Required
- Computer literacy with intermediate Microsoft Excel and Outlook skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Analytical ability, keen attention to detail, and capacity to work with large volumes of data
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting or a related discipline
- Full Australian working rights
- CPA or CA candidacy or current study toward CPA or CA
- Previous experience with Visual ERP or another ERP system in an accounting capacity
- Consent to pre-employment background checks, a National Police Check, and two reference checks
Watts Water Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Watts Water Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Watts Water Technologies.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) design includes an automatic company contribution plus matching, with immediate vesting indicated for U.S. employees. This is consistently positioned as a standout element of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is characterized as generous from early tenure with flexible use and a standard set of paid holidays. Multiple references point to both general PTO and additional flexible time options.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offerings include telehealth, wellness tools, fitness reimbursements, tuition assistance, and employee discount programs. Family‑building support and paid parental leave are also highlighted.
Watts Water Technologies Insights
What We Do
We are a global leader of quality water solutions for residential, industrial, municipal, and commercial settings. Our family of brands offers one of the most varied product lines in the world, with world-class, water-related solutions focused on: • Plumbing & Flow Control • Water Quality & Conditioning • Water Reuse & Drainage • HVAC • Municipal Waterworks Strategic Goals Watts Water is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “WTS.” As a public company, growing shareholder value is critical. To that end, we focus on a five-part Global Strategy: Growth, Commercial Excellence, Operational Excellence, “One Watts Water,” and a Talent & Performance Culture. Follow us on all social media platforms @WattsWater
