Accountant

Golding Contractors; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Golding Contractors is seeking an experienced Accountant to join our Brisbane team on a major mining project, with regular site presence. You will partner with project leaders to drive financial discipline, reporting and cost control across the site.

Regular travel to site is required to build relationships and support operational teams. The role expands beyond traditional accounting to act as a trusted business partner, delivering commercial support, budgeting and performance insights for the

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or Finance.
• CPA or CA qualification (or working towards).
• Experience in management accounting, project accounting or site-based accounting environments.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Experience in mining, construction, civil, resources or project-based industries preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end reporting, including accruals, cost allocation reviews and variance analysis.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting against targets.
• Support monthly project reviews and cost forecasting activities.
• Provide financial insights to improve cost accountability for site teams.
• Collaborate with Site Administration and P2P teams on procurement and invoice controls.
• Drive improvements in P2P compliance, reporting and governance.
• Provide training on financial processes to site-based teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Travel to site

Education

Accounting/Commerce/Finance degree

CPA or CA (or working towards)

Tools

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Golding is a successful mining, urban and civil infrastructure project management services business with projects and operations in Queensland and South Australia. We are seeking an experienced Accountant to join our team in Brisbane, supporting a major mining project while maintaining a regular presence on site.

This role offers the opportunity to move beyond traditional accounting responsibilities and become a trusted business partner to project leaders, contract managers and site-based teams. You will play a key role in financial reporting, forecasting, cost control, commercial support and driving financial discipline across the project.

While the role is Brisbane-based, regular travel to site will be required to build relationships, support operational teams and maintain a strong understanding of project performance.

Key Role Tasks

Management Accounting

• Lead month-end reporting, including accruals, cost allocation reviews and variance analysis.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting against key financial targets.
• Support monthly project reviews, project workbook maintenance and cost forecasting activities.
• Partner with operational leaders to provide accurate financial insights and improve cost accountability.
• Work closely with Site Administration and the Brisbane P2P team to maintain strong procurement and invoice controls.
• Manage and resolve issues relating to unmatched invoices, goods receipts and open purchase orders.
• Drive improvements in P2P compliance, reporting and financial governance.
• Provide training and support to site-based Administration, Purchasing and Operational teams on key financial processes.

Commercial Support

• Support the preparation of monthly project claims and contractual reporting requirements.
• Provide financial and commercial advice to project leaders and contract managers.
• Assist with the management of supplier and subcontractor agreements in conjunction with Legal and Commercial teams.
• Monitor commercial risks and opportunities, ensuring effective contract and cost management across the project.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or Finance.
• CPA or CA qualification (or working towards completion).
• Previous experience in management accounting, project accounting or site-based accounting environments.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Experience working within mining, construction, civil, resources or project-based industries will be highly regarded.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence both financial and operational teams.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to regularly travel to site.

Why Join Golding

• Employee-Centric Success: Our success is driven by the diverse talents and initiatives of our employees.
• Core Values: We operate with integrity and honesty, guided by our core values.
• Commitment to Excellence: We prioritize safety, respect for the environment, and quality assurance in all our operations.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Location: Brisbane Office

Positions Available: 1

Employment Type: Full time

Advertised: Tuesday 6 October 2026 08:00

Closing Date: Friday 6 November 2026 17:00 (Queensland Standard Time)