Assistant Accountant

BGIS; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Volunteer days

Job summary

BGIS seeks an experienced Assistant Accountant for a South-East Melbourne-based role, reporting to the Finance Manager. You will oversee accounts payable/receivable, invoicing, claim validation, reconciliations and month-end reporting, partnering with operational teams and client representatives to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The successful candidate will be collaborative, analytical, detail-oriented and committed to timely, high-quality financial outcomes within a newly established contract

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• Min five years in an Assistant Accountant or equivalent role.
• Experience with month-end reporting, reconciliations, budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable and cashflow processes.
• CPA/CA membership or progress is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end, forecasting and budgeting activities for accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare reconciliations, journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with accounts payable, receivable and cash collection activities.
• Monitor data integrity and ensure compliance with financial controls and governance.
• Provide financial analyses, reports and variance commentary for management.
• Support internal and external audits and broader finance compliance.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Month-end reporting

Reconciliations

Forecasting

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Excel skills

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Tools

Excel

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Assistant Accountant – South-East Melbourne

Location: South-East Metropolitan Melbourne, VIC

Company: BGIS, Community Housing and Property Services

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time, Hybrid, Core Business Hours

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

About BGIS

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across property, infrastructure and essential services. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of safety, quality and operational excellence.

With significant growth continuing across Victoria, we are creating new opportunities to support a recently acquired client and an important portfolio of residential properties across South-East Melbourne.

Purpose of the Role

BGIS is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to support the financial management, governance and reporting requirements of this newly established contract.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support a broad range of financial activities, including accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, claim validation, reconciliations, forecasting and month-end reporting. You will work collaboratively with operational teams, finance stakeholders and client representatives to maintain financial accuracy, integrity and contractual compliance.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a significant community-focused property portfolio while helping establish effective financial processes and controls for a newly acquired client.

The ideal candidate will be collaborative, analytical and detail-oriented, with a thoughtful approach to stakeholder relationships and a genuine commitment to accurate, timely and high-quality financial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end, forecasting and budgeting activities to enable accurate and timely financial reporting
• Prepare financial reconciliations, journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet accounts
• Support accounts receivable, invoicing, claims processing and cash collection activities
• Monitor financial data integrity and maintain compliance with financial controls and governance requirements
• Prepare financial analysis, reports and variance commentary for management review
• Assist with internal and external audits and broader finance compliance requirements
• Build positive working relationships with operational teams, client representatives, subcontractors and finance stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and automation
• Ensure financial activities align with BGIS policies, accounting standards and contractual requirements
• Provide financial and operational insights that support informed business decisions

Education, Experience & Skills

Essential

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline
• At least five years’ experience in an Assistant Accountant, Management Accountant, Financial Analyst or similar finance position
• Experience supporting month-end reporting, reconciliations, budgeting and forecasting
• Experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable and cashflow processes
• Strong financial, commercial, analytical and reconciliation skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using financial reporting systems
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial information
• Clear and considerate communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across finance, operations and client teams
• An interest in process improvement, effective financial controls and automation opportunities
• Full working rights in Australia

Desirable

• CPA or CA membership, or substantial progress towards completion
• Experience within facilities management, construction, property services or maintenance environments
• Experience supporting a large or complex service delivery contract
• Familiarity with contractual claims, invoicing and financial governance requirements

Workplace Arrangements

This is a permanent full-time position based in South-East Metropolitan Melbourne and operating during core business hours.

A hybrid working arrangement is available post Go Live, providing a balance between workplace collaboration and working remotely.

Why Join BGIS?

This is an opportunity to join BGIS at an exciting stage of growth and become part of a newly established team supporting an important community-focused property portfolio.

Key Benefits Include

• Hybrid working arrangement
• Career development opportunities within a global organisation
• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Meaningful work supporting residential properties and local communities
• Exposure to a diverse contract and newly established financial operations
• Spot recognition vouchers and a $2,000 employee referral bonus
• Access to Flare discounts across retailers, energy providers, utilities and more
• Fitness Passport access for you and your family at participating gyms and aquatic centres nationwide
• Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing initiatives and optional annual flu vaccination vouchers
• Two paid volunteer days each year
• Career opportunities through secondments and internal mobility
• Endorsed by WORK180 as an employer of choice for women
• Recognised by WORK180 as a Top 5 Employer for career development opportunities
• Recognised as a Top 101 Workplace for Women in 2026 by WORK180

As a global leader in facilities management, asset management, project delivery and workplace solutions, BGIS manages over 50,000 client locations worldwide and employs more than 10,000 people globally. We work across some of Australia’s most important sectors, including Government, Healthcare, Education, Defence, Commercial Property and Critical Environments.

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.