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Project Accountant 12m Fixed Term Contract
<p> </p><table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="552"><p><strong> </strong></p><p>· Immediate Start - 12M Fixed Term Contract</p><p>· Up to $120k + superannuation</p><p>· CBD</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>We are looking for a Project Accountant to join a large Global organisation based in Sydney CBD. This is an exciting opportunity for a Project Accountant to step into the next level of their career. This position will start immediately on a 12 month fixed term contract.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Position</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reporting to the Regional Finance Manager, you will be responsible for, but not limited to: <br /> </p><ul><li>Oversee project accounting and reporting, including revenue recognition, forecasting, billing, and reconciliations.</li><li>Partner with senior Leaders, Project Leaders, and Finance Managers to provide financial insights and support.</li><li>Lead pre-WIP and WIP reviews, ensuring project progress, risks, and revenue take-up are accurate and transparent.</li><li>Manage timesheet compliance and review, ensuring accurate reporting and corrections where needed.</li><li>Oversee debtors and billing, preparing and processing invoices, managing collections, and keeping leadership updated.</li><li>Provide oversight of accounts payable activities, ensuring accurate coding and administration.</li><li>Support audits, payroll reporting, and leave management.</li><li>Contribute to financial governance, problem-solving, and continuous improvement across the finance function.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>About You </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>To thrive within this position, you will have demonstrated experience within:</p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>4+ years' experience in a Project Accounting role.</li><li>Strong Excel and Outlook skills (Power BI would be a plus)</li><li>Qualification in Accounting,</li><li>Excellent communication skills.</li><li>High attention to detail with the ability to work independently and as part of a team</li><li>Experience in the construction industry would be a plus</li><li>Experience in a fast paced environment</li></ul><p><strong>This is a hybrid </strong>OR remote OR on-site <strong>position.</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cGFzY2FsZS5kZXNwbGVudGVyZS4wMzc4OS4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
Project Accounting - WIP - project forecasting
  • Sydney, New South Wales
  • remote
  • Project
  • 120000 - 120000 AUD / Yearly
  • <p> </p><table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="552"><p><strong> </strong></p><p>· Immediate Start - 12M Fixed Term Contract</p><p>· Up to $120k + superannuation</p><p>· CBD</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>We are looking for a Project Accountant to join a large Global organisation based in Sydney CBD. This is an exciting opportunity for a Project Accountant to step into the next level of their career. This position will start immediately on a 12 month fixed term contract.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Position</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reporting to the Regional Finance Manager, you will be responsible for, but not limited to: <br /> </p><ul><li>Oversee project accounting and reporting, including revenue recognition, forecasting, billing, and reconciliations.</li><li>Partner with senior Leaders, Project Leaders, and Finance Managers to provide financial insights and support.</li><li>Lead pre-WIP and WIP reviews, ensuring project progress, risks, and revenue take-up are accurate and transparent.</li><li>Manage timesheet compliance and review, ensuring accurate reporting and corrections where needed.</li><li>Oversee debtors and billing, preparing and processing invoices, managing collections, and keeping leadership updated.</li><li>Provide oversight of accounts payable activities, ensuring accurate coding and administration.</li><li>Support audits, payroll reporting, and leave management.</li><li>Contribute to financial governance, problem-solving, and continuous improvement across the finance function.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>About You </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>To thrive within this position, you will have demonstrated experience within:</p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>4+ years' experience in a Project Accounting role.</li><li>Strong Excel and Outlook skills (Power BI would be a plus)</li><li>Qualification in Accounting,</li><li>Excellent communication skills.</li><li>High attention to detail with the ability to work independently and as part of a team</li><li>Experience in the construction industry would be a plus</li><li>Experience in a fast paced environment</li></ul><p><strong>This is a hybrid </strong>OR remote OR on-site <strong>position.</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cGFzY2FsZS5kZXNwbGVudGVyZS4wMzc4OS4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2025-09-08T01:56:07Z

Project Accountant 12m Fixed Term Contract job in Sydney | Robert Half