Growth-Minded Management Accountant (Construction)

The Co Accountants & Business Advisors Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Co Accountants & Business Advisors Pty Ltd – Greensborough VIC is seeking a Management Accountant with 3+ years in a finance role. You will run payroll, manage accounts payable, prepare monthly management accounts and monitor cash flow for multiple entities.

In a fast-moving construction-adjacent group, you’ll drive process improvements and provide timely financial insights. CPA/CA qualification or progress is expected, along with strong Xero and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• CPA/CA qualified, or well progressed towards completion.
• 3+ years' experience in a management accounting or finance role.
• Experience in multi-entity or group structures is advantageous.
• Hands-on payroll and accounts payable experience.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll across all entities, including timesheets and compliance.
• Own accounts payable; manage invoicing, approvals and supplier reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Monitor cash flow and assist budgeting/forecasting.
• Maintain Xero records and liaise with external accountants.

Skills

Payroll management

Accounts payable

Financial analysis

Cross-entity experience

Attention to detail

Education

CPA/CA qualification in progress

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

The Co Accountants & Business Advisors Pty Ltd – Greensborough VIC

Our client, who is in the construction industry, is looking for a Management Accountant to join their team.

Key responsibilities

Process and manage end-to-end payroll across all entities, including timesheets, superannuation, PAYG withholding and compliance with relevant awards/agreements

Own accounts payable and bill management — invoice processing, approval workflows, payment runs, supplier reconciliations and query resolution

Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports

Monitor and report on cash flow across the group, flagging risks and opportunities

Support budgeting and forecasting

Maintain accurate, well-controlled financial records and ledgers in Xero

Liaise with the group's external accountants, auditors and advisors as required

Identify and implement process, systems and technology improvements as the business grows

Provide timely financial insight to support day-to-day and strategic decision-making

About you

CPA/CA qualified, or well progressed towards completion

3+ years' experience in a management accounting or finance role, ideally across multiple entities or a group structure

Experience in construction or similar project-based industry is highly regarded

Hands-on, current experience running payroll and accounts payable

Strong working knowledge of Xero, plus advanced Excel skills

Comfortable getting the best out of accounting and payroll systems, add-ons and reporting tools, and quick to pick up and champion new technology

High standards, low ego, and a track record of getting things done without needing to be chased

Ambitious and growth-minded

Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment

A genuine growth path as the group expands

Your input will directly shape how finance runs across the group

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