Accountant | Construction

Design & Build Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment in Sydney's Western Suburbs NSW seeks an experienced Accountant for a project-based construction operation in Western Sydney. The role focuses on project accounting, WIP, forecasting and month-end reporting, with close collaboration with the Finance Manager to support project financial performance.

Key duties include WIP reporting across construction projects, forecasting, budgeting and financial analysis; month-end reconciliations; and progress claims, invoicing and

Qualifications

• Construction-focused accounting experience required.
• Experience with WIP, forecasting and project accounting.
• Strong month-end reporting and financial analysis.
• Invoicing, progress claims and accounts receivable exposure.
• Attention to detail with large volumes of project data.
• Able to work independently while supporting the Finance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain WIP reporting across construction projects.
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting and financial analysis.
• Prepare month-end reporting and reconciliations.
• Assist with accounts receivable, invoicing and progress claims.
• Upload new projects and financial information into internal systems.
• Monitor project financials and identify variances.
• Provide day-to-day accounting support to the Finance Manager.
• Collaborate with project and operations teams to keep data accurate.

Skills

WIP reporting

Forecasting

Month-end reporting

Accounts receivable

Progress claims

Invoicing

Job description

Design & Build Recruitment – Sydney Western Suburbs NSW

Accountant | Western Sydney | Construction

We are currently seeking an experienced Accountant to join a well-established project-based business in Western Sydney.

This is a hands‑on accounting role focused specifically on project accounting, WIP, forecasting and month‑end reporting. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you’ll play an important role in supporting the financial management of a busy construction operation.

The Role

• Prepare and maintain accurate WIP reporting across construction projects
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting and financial analysis
• Prepare and support month‑end reporting and reconciliations
• Assist with accounts receivable and project‑related invoicing
• Manage and process progress claims and project invoices
• Upload new projects and relevant financial information into internal systems
• Monitor project financials and assist with identifying variances
• Provide day‑to‑day accounting support to the Finance Manager
• Work closely with project and operational teams to ensure financial information is accurate and up to date

About You

We’re looking for a construction‑focused Accountant who understands the financial side of project‑based environments and is comfortable working closely with project teams.

You will ideally have:

• Previous accounting experience within construction, building or infrastructure
• Strong experience with WIP, forecasting and project accounting
• Experience with month‑end reporting and financial analysis
• Exposure to progress claims, invoicing and accounts receivable
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work with large volumes of project data
• The ability to work independently while providing strong support to the Finance Manager
• Experience with a Tier 1/Tier 2 construction business or similar project environment would be highly regarded

This is not a generalist accounting role focused on BAS, tax and ATO compliance. The position is specifically focused on project and construction accounting, supporting the Finance Manager and ensuring the financial performance of projects is accurately reported and managed.