About the Opportunity
Join an established construction company in Alexandria as their Financial Accountant! This temp-to-permanent role offers the opportunity to manage core financial accounting functions with flexible working arrangements and genuine progression to a permanent position.
What makes this role special:
- Work with a reputable construction company
- Temporary role with genuine opportunity to extend longer-term
- Balanced role: 50% financial accounting, 50% management accounting
- Flexible working arrangements available
As our Financial Accountant, you'll manage key financial accounting processes:
- Monthly Close Execution- Drive month-end activities with primary ownership of balance sheet account reconciliations and reporting accuracy
- Internal Business Partnering- Collaborate closely with project teams to provide financial insights and support operational decision-making
- Cost Allocation Management- Oversee overhead cost distribution across projects and business units, ensuring accurate profitability tracking
- Tax Compliance Support- Provide assistance to the Senior Financial Controller on tax-related matters and compliance activities
- Year-End Processes- Contribute to annual financial close procedures, audit preparation, and statutory reporting requirements
- Finance Transformation- Identify and implement improvements to existing finance workflows and system processes
- Offshore Team Coordination- Manage and coordinate work with offshore accounting resources to ensure timely completion of various accounting functions
- Statutory Reporting- Prepare periodic compliance reports and submissions as required by regulatory authorities
- General Accounting Duties- Support the finance team with additional tasks and special projects as needed
- CA/CPA qualified
- 3-5 years' experience in financial accounting roles
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of Australian Accounting Standards
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting systems
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
- Strong communication skills to work with non-finance stakeholders
- Construction industry experience highly desirable
- Experience with job costing and project accounting advantageous
If you're a qualified accountant looking for a permanent opportunity in the construction industry with a competitive salary package, this could be your ideal role.
Apply now or contact Rhys Cole at rhys.cole@perigongroup.com.au for more information about this opportunity.