Finance Administrator

Acciona; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression opportunities

Flexible working

Annual bonus

Parental leave

Wellness rebates

Industry partner discounts

Competitive salary

Inclusive team

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a Finance Administrator to support the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project in Queensland. You will assist with payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and prepare financial reports for the project finance team.

This role offers flexible working arrangements, opportunities for professional development, and a discretionary bonus. You will work with a high-performing, inclusive team committed to delivering critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting or bookkeeping, preferably in a construction environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A proactive, team-oriented attitude.
• Familiarity with accounting software and payroll systems.
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards

Responsibilities

• Docket Management: track project data such as plant, labour, and subcontractors.
• Support payroll by monitoring timesheets and entering entries.
• High volume accounts payable management and liaising with suppliers for invoice approvals.
• Raising and distributing purchase orders in a timely fashion.
• Manage accounts receivable and follow up on overdue payments.
• Enter payable invoices and prepare banking files.
• Assist with preparing financial reports for the Executive team and government submissions.
• Maintain staff records and support onboarding of new staff.
• Respond to stakeholder account enquiries with professionalism and care

Skills

Accounting experience

Payroll systems

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Team player

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

Benefits

• Opportunities for progression and professional development
• Flexible working arrangements
• Annual bonus scheme with employee benefits such as 12 weeks paid parental leave, wellness rebates and discounts with industry partners
• Join a leader in sustainability and help to build a better world
• Competitive salary in line with experience + discretionary bonus
• Work alongside a high performing, supportive and inclusive team

About the project and opportunity:

Acciona as part of the ActivUS Alliance is nearing the delivery phase of The Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail (LGC) Project, which will double the number of rail tracks and upgrade stations for a 20 kilometer section of the Beenleigh and Gold Coast lines between Kuraby, a suburb south of Brisbane’s CBD, and Beenleigh, a suburb of Logan City.

The Finance Administrator reports to the Project Finance Manager and is responsible for ensuring supporting all finance and administrative aspects are conducted in an efficient and timely manner, and with a high level of accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Docket Management. Perform and coordinate the daily tracking of project data (i.e. plant, labour, subcontractors). This requires you to monitor and maintain the Company’s in-house project management & docket system.
• Support payroll by monitoring and follow up on the daily recording of timesheets by Project Supervisors, as well as directly performing timesheet entries.
• High volume accounts payable- including management of AP email inboxes for multiple projects in delivery, following up project teams for invoice approval and cost codes and liaising with suppliers to correct any discrepancies.
• Raising and distributing purchase orders in a timely fashion
• Manage accounts receivable and follow up on overdue payments.
• Enter payable invoices and prepare banking files.
• Assist with preparing financial reports for the Executive team and government submissions.
• Maintain staff records and support onboarding of new staff.
• Respond to stakeholder account enquiries with professionalism and care.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Experience in accounting or bookkeeping, preferably in a construction environment is highly regarded.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A proactive, team-oriented attitude.
• Familiarity with accounting software and payroll systems.
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company’s commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.