Accountant – Project Costing & Financial Reporting

Rashi Joshi; Sydney; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Accountant Marine and Civil Maintenance Pty Ltd is seeking a qualified accountant for a full-time role in Gladesville, NSW. Responsibilities include preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, managing cost analysis, payroll, BAS/GST compliance and project costing.

The position requires strong Excel and reporting skills and a solid understanding of Australian taxation. Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and have at least one year of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a closely related field.
• A minimum of one year of relevant professional experience in accounting or a closely related field.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Sound understanding of Australian GST, BAS, payroll accounting and taxation requirements.
• Experience with accounting or project-costing software, preferably Jobpac or a comparable system.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and financial-analysis skills.
• High level of accuracy, analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Effective organisational, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and management accounts.
• Analyse operating costs, project expenditures and financial performance.
• Prepare month-end and year-end entries including accruals and depreciation.
• Maintain general ledger and perform reconciliations.
• Investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Assist with budgets, cash-flow forecasts and projections.
• Prepare project-costing reports and allocate costs across projects.
• Maintain fixed asset register and capital expenditure records.
• Prepare payroll journals and reconciliations.
• Prepare BAS, GST/VAT returns and related schedules.
• Ensure tax compliance and proper account classification.
• Develop accounting policies and financial controls.
• Support year-end reporting and liaise with external accountants.
• Provide financial analysis to management for decision making.
• Monitor accounts payable/receivable and ensure accurate processing.

Skills

Excel skills

Financial analysis

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Jobpac

Job description

Accountant Marine and Civil Maintenance Pty Ltd is seeking a qualified accountant for a full-time role in Gladesville, NSW. Responsibilities include preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, managing cost analysis, payroll, BAS/GST compliance and project costing.

The position requires strong Excel and reporting skills and a solid understanding of Australian taxation. Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and have at least one year of