Construction Project Accountant

Contract Management Services; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Contract Management Services Pty Ltd is seeking a hands-on Accountant to manage project finances, cash flow, and compliance across multiple Queensland projects. This full-time, permanent role reports directly to the Financial Controller.

You will prepare financial statements, conduct cost analysis, and advise on tax and structures for contracting. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in accounting, experience with project accounting, and proficiency in Xero or MYOB.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Commerce, or Finance.
• CPA or CA qualification (or working towards) is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Xero, MYOB, or Jonas Premier – experience with job costing or project accounting modules is essential.
• Understanding of construction contract accounting (progress claims, retentions, variations) is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Australian tax, BAS, and superannuation obligations for subcontractors.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a general accounting role.
• Experience in contracting, construction, trades, or project-based environments is highly regarded but not essential if fast learner.
• Experience preparing financial reports and tax returns for a small-to-medium business.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in formulating budgetary and accounting policies specific to project-based contracting.
• Preparing financial statements for presentation to directors, management, shareholders, and statutory bodies.
• Conducting financial investigations, preparing reports, undertaking audits, and advising on business acquisitions, mergers, capital financing, and taxation.
• Examining operating costs and income/expenditure – including job costing, subcontractor costs, and materials variance.
• Ensuring accuracy of information in financial reports and compliance with statutory requirements (BAS, GST, payroll tax).
• Providing financial and taxation advice on business structures, plans, and operations – including trust structures used in contracting.
• Preparing taxation returns for individuals and organisations.
• Liaising with financial institutions and brokers for funds management – including project finance and equipment leasing.
• Introducing and maintaining accounting systems – including job management and project accounting software.
• Maintaining internal control systems – including subcontractor payment compliance and retention management.
• Appraising cash flow and financial risk of capital investment projects.

Skills

Project accounting

Cash flow management

Financial reporting

Tax planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/Commerce/Finance

CPA or CA qualification (or progress)

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Jonas Premier

Job description

Contract Management Services Pty Ltd is seeking a hands-on Accountant to manage project finances, cash flow, and compliance across multiple Queensland projects. This full-time, permanent role reports directly to the Financial Controller.

You will prepare financial statements, conduct cost analysis, and advise on tax and structures for contracting. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in accounting, experience with project accounting, and proficiency in Xero or MYOB.