Financial Accountant

PCH Civil Pty; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PCH Civil in Subiaco, WA is hiring a Financial Accountant to lead month-end reporting, balance sheet integrity and financial controls. You will own P&L accruals, coordinate project and overhead accruals, and assist with budgeting and statutory reporting.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll support automation initiatives and work with Project Controls, Payroll, AP and other stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in finance processes.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA certification required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong month-end financial reporting experience.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet monthly deadlines.
• ERP systems experience is a plus.
• Construction, civil, engineering or mining experience is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of monthly P&L preparation, including accruals, cost reallocations and variance analysis.
• Coordinate with Project Controls and the Finance Manager on monthly project and overhead accruals.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls.
• Support preparation of monthly management reporting, including P&L and balance sheet analysis.
• Support the Finance Manager and Project Controls to consolidate project cashflow into the business’s 13-week cashflow forecast.
• Maintain fixed asset acquisition, disposal and amortisation schedules.
• Support annual budgeting, business planning and work-in-hand forecasting.
• Assist with annual financial statements and external audit requirements.
• Work closely with Project Controls, Payroll, AP and operational stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve Finance processes, including the integration of new systems and technology.

Skills

Month-end reporting

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Automation/AI interest

Construction familiarity

Education

CA or CPA qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Subiaco, Western Australia 6008, Australia

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Posted 07 Oct 2026

Description

PCH Civil is now an established name in the WA Civil Construction space, with an expanding portfolio of mining and infrastructure clients driving growth across all areas of our business.

We are looking for a financial accountant who is eager to make their mark, takes ownership of their work, and is excited to innovate and improve processes, systems, and workflows.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll play a key role in our month-end reporting, balance sheet integrity, and financial controls oversight.

Finance and reporting are a team effort here, so we’re looking for someone who is technically strong but also willing to get involved, support the people around them and contribute to the wider team.

Ours is a culture of continuous improvement and progress, where our team is empowered to drive change and trusted to own that, including practical uses of automation and AI within the Finance function.

What you’ll be doing

• Take ownership of monthly P&L preparation, including accruals, cost reallocations and variance analysis
• Coordinate with Project Controls and the Finance Manager on monthly project and overhead accruals
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls
• Support preparation of monthly management reporting, including P&L and balance sheet analysis
• Support the Finance Manager and Project Controls to consolidate project cashflow into the business’s 13-week cashflow forecast
• Maintain fixed asset acquisition, disposal and amortisation schedules
• Support annual budgeting, business planning and work-in-hand forecasting
• Assist with annual financial statements and external audit requirements
• Work closely with Project Controls, Payroll, AP and operational stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve Finance processes, including the integration of new systems and technology

What we’re looking for

• CA or CPA qualified
• 5+ years’ relevant accounting experience
• Strong month-end financial reporting experience
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to monthly deadlines
• Advanced accounting system experience (ERP highly regarded)
• Confident communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders outside Finance
• A strong work ethic and willingness to contribute across a small, collaborative team
• An adaptable and curious mindset, with an interest in automation and AI
• Construction, civil, engineering or mining experience is highly regarded

Why PCH Civil?

PCH Civil is a WA Civil Contractor with a difference: we deliver projects with our own people and our own equipment, a unique approach that sets us apart from our competitors.

You’ll be joining a Finance function with a flexible and improvement driven mindset, so there's real scope to drive how it develops, not just maintain what already exists.

We will provide exposure across both corporate and project finance, working alongside an experienced team and directly with senior leaders, including our directors.

Our new Subiaco office is just a two-minute walk from the train station, with a fresh fit out and cold brew on tap.

Company Overview

PCH Civil is a Western Australian civil construction contractor delivering major resources and public infrastructure projects. Family-owned and established in 2019, we deliver multidisciplinary civil works across metropolitan, regional and remote Western Australia. Our capabilities include bulk earthworks, roads and pavements, drainage, utilities, concrete works, crushing and screening, tailings and water storage facilities, landscaping and in-house surveying. Backed by an experienced in-house workforce, our own modern fleet and hands-on leadership, we self-perform the complete civil scope with precision, efficiency and a strong commitment to safety, quality and reliable delivery.