Accountant

Ahrens; South Australia; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on private health insurance and gyms

Generous paid parental leave

Annual Employee Donation Scheme

Family and social events

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

A prominent Australian construction firm is looking for multiple Accountants to join their finance team. You will play a vital role in delivering accurate financial reporting and insights across various divisions while collaborating with Project Managers. The ideal candidate should possess formal accounting qualifications and have strong analytical skills. The company promotes a supportive culture with numerous employee benefits, including health programs and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project and month end financial accounting.
• Willingness to be hands-on and involved in all aspects of the business.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and reporting frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full profit and loss reviews and analysis on variances.
• Complete monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Manage project and financial accounting activities across multiple divisions.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Education

Formal accounting qualifications

Solid experience in a similar role

Tools

ERP systems (Pronto a bonus)

Job description

Overview

Ready to make your mark as an Accountant in a business where your work truly matters?

Ahrens is seeking multiple Accountants to join its central finance team, based in either our Kingsford or Adelaide office. Working closely with the Finance Team Leader, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate, timely financial and project reporting across multiple divisions. You'll work with project and divisional leaders, provide meaningful financial insights, and help drive strong commercial outcomes across the business. You'll also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring robust accounting standards, internal controls, and financial integrity are maintained. If you're hands-on, commercially minded, and enjoy being involved in the detail as well as the bigger picture, this is an opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic, project-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full profit and loss reviews and analysis on variances.
• Complete monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Preparation of month end packs and business performance data.
• Manage project and financial accounting activities across multiple divisions.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to complete monthly forecasts and profit take-ups.
• Provide divisional managers with insights into forecasting and profit outcomes.
• Support year-end audits with documentation and explanations.

About you / Qualifications

• The successful candidate must have formal accounting qualifications and/or have solid experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience in project and month end financial accounting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Willingness to be hands-on and involved in all aspects of the business.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and reporting frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Project Accounting Experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with ERP systems - Pronto experience is a bonus.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program, supporting you and your family’s health & wellbeing
• Discount to some of Australia’s leading corporate partners in private health insurance, gyms, travel, clothing, vehicles and more
• Generous paid parental leave entitlements to support you and your family
• Annual Employee Donation Scheme to support a charity/cause of your choice
• Family, social and team building events including Friday afternoon team bonding
• Opportunities for career progression

About the Company

Ahrens is a fifth-generation, Australian family-owned company with over 120 years of experience delivering high-quality and cost-effective products and projects across Australia and overseas.

Our growth has culminated in the business we are today: A fully integrated company spanning Construction, Engineering, Mining & Industrial Services, Sheds & Silos, and Water Storage. With 26 divisions, Ahrens provide complete turnkey project solutions supported by a collaborative and innovative cultures.

As we continue to evolve and grow, so does our need to heavily invest in our people and facilities for continued success.

With close to 2,000 employees Australia-wide, we foster a positive and supportive team culture which embraces diversity and innovation, while aligning with our core values of commitment, integrity, and safety. In return, we reward those who passionately work with us towards our vision.

How to Apply

To apply click the "Apply Now" to submit your updated resume and cover letter, further enquiries can be directed to Annie Nguyen, Talent Acquisition Specialist on 0482 629 827 or via email to [e-mail].

Ahrens is an Equal Opportunity employer who recognise the value in a diverse workforce. We are dedicated to promoting an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all genders and people of Indigenous backgrounds