Our client is a highly reputable, privately owned national construction company that is active across multiple sectors. Operating across most states of Australia they plan to embark on a portfolio of new projects this year and as a result an exciting opportunity as arisen for a Hands on Accountant to join their Head Office team, based on Melbournes CBD fringe close to South Yarra.
This is a broad role and involves all aspects of accounting including financial, management and project accounting hence they need someone who can multi-task, who has a high attention to detail, is a true team player with solid experience reporting on multiple entities within a Group structure. A proven track record in the construction industry, sound knowledge of FBT returns and strong systems abilities in a busy transactional environment would be ideal.
Key Responsibilities include:
Managing the month end process to ensure compliance with deadlines
Performing general ledger and account reconciliations
Ensuring compliance of statutory accounts with all relevant accounting standards
Performing monthly P&L and Balance Sheet reporting
Preparing and analysing monthly job list reports
Oversight of the month end process
FBT and BAS preparation and lodgement
Variance analysis and commentary
Business partnering and value adding to the operational side of the business
Contribution towards process improvement
Involvement in various ad hoc projects
Mentoring and oversight of transactional staff and processes
Preparation of monthly and annual management reports
To be considered for the role, you must:
Possess formal tertiary accounting qualifications
Be CPA/CA qualified
Have a minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role ideally from construction/building/manufacturing industry
Have experience operating in a business that is diverse with multiple revenue streams
Ideally have advanced knowledge of MS office suite especially in Word and Excel.
Jobpac experience will be highly regarded!
Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Must have exposure to multiple entities
Excellent analytical and numerical abilities
Sound Business acumen and commercial knowledge
Strong knowledge and experience covering income tax, BAS, GST and especially FBT
How you will be rewarded:
Competitive salary package
Income protection insurance after a qualifying period
Career progression
Great culture
If you believe you are the right person for the role, then please submit your application along with a detailed covering letter indicating your employment history and how it relates to this role. For a confidential discussion please call Veronique Battour on 03 9535 9500.
To be eligible for this role, you need to be a permanent resident or an Australian citizen with at least 5 years experience in Australia in a similar role.
