Accountant

Schiavello; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Schiavello, based at our Head Office in Tullamarine, is seeking an experienced Accountant to join the Finance team. The role focuses on financial reporting, statutory compliance, payroll-related accounting and budgeting, to provide insights that drive business performance.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accounting/Finance, 5+ years in a similar role and be working towards CPA accreditation. Strong knowledge of Australian accounting principles and excellent communication skills are

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• 5+ years in a similar role.
• Working towards CPA accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the General Ledger, including journal processing.
• Prepare and reconcile BAS, FBT, Payroll Tax and Superannuation returns.
• Prepare monthly management reports and assist with month-end/year-end reporting.
• Support managers with financial reporting and analysis.
• Perform payroll reconciliations, reviews and related entries.
• Prepare annual budgets, cash flow forecasts and year-end schedules.
• Maintain Fixed Asset Registers and oversee asset accounting.
• Manage bank reconciliations, lease accounting, stock and manufacturing accounting.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Payroll accounting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Excel

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA accreditation (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Schiavello, we all share a vision “To be the world’s most innovative and respected specialist in integrated and advanced workspace design, technology, environment and construction”. To help make this vision a reality, we need people who can support our core values and demonstrate the capacity to succeed.

We have been a leader in our industry for over 60 years and have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Accountant based at our Head Office in Tullamarine.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Accountant to join our Finance team. This hands‑on role is responsible for financial reporting, statutory compliance, payroll‑related accounting, budgeting, and supporting operational managers with financial insights to drive business performance.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

Maintain and reconcile the General Ledger, including journal processing.

Prepare and reconcile BAS, FBT, Payroll Tax and Superannuation returns.

Prepare monthly management reports and assist with month‑end and year‑end reporting.

Support managers with financial reporting and analysis.

Perform payroll reconciliations, reviews and related accounting entries.

Prepare annual budgets, cash flow forecasts and financial year‑end schedules.

Maintain Fixed Asset Registers and oversee asset accounting.

Manage bank reconciliations, lease accounting, stock and manufacturing accounting activities.

Work collaboratively with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams.

Support statutory compliance obligations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Undertake additional duties as required.

About you:

Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.

Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar accounting role.

Working towards CPA accreditation (preferred).

Strong knowledge of Australian accounting principles, taxation and statutory compliance requirements.

Experience in financial reporting, budgeting and payroll‑related accounting.

Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.

Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.

High attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Proficient with Microsoft Suite (including Excel)

Join a well-established and growing Australian business.

Diverse role with broad exposure across finance and operations.

Supportive and collaborative team environment.