Junior Project Accountant — Growth, Mentorship & Flexible Work

Gamuda Group; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and career development

Modern central Melbourne office with a

Flexible working support

Collaborative culture with global Tier

Job summary

Gamuda Engineering in Melbourne is seeking a Junior Project Accountant to support our finance and project commercial team on active projects. You will work under the Senior Project Accountant, handling job cost control, invoicing, month-end reporting, and subcontractor claim reviews to ensure accurate financial management and timely closes.

The role requires strong accounting fundamentals, 1–3 years of relevant experience in construction or project-based environments, and solid Excel skills with

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce (CPA/CA studies or ambition highly regarded)
• 1–3 years in a graduate, junior, or assistant accountant role within construction, engineering, or project-based corporate environments
• Strong understanding of foundational accounting principles, job cost control, and purchase-to-pay workflows
• Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs) and exposure to ERP/job costing software (e.g., Jobpac, SAP, COINS)
• High numerical accuracy, sharp attention to detail, and a collaborative team mindset

Responsibilities

• Process day-to-day project accounts, including invoice matching, credit card reconciliations, and accounts payable/receivable
• Assist with month-end close, journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, cost-to-complete tracking, and variance reporting
• Support subcontractor payment claim reviews, variation registers, retention tracking, and supplier reconciliations
• Help prepare monthly project cash flow forecasts, financial reporting packs, and audit compliance documentation
• Maintain financial data integrity in ERP systems and ensure compliance with Australian GST, BAS, and corporate governance standards

Skills

Job cost control

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting/Finance/Commerce degree

Tools

Jobpac

SAP

COINS

Job description

Gamuda Engineering in Melbourne is seeking a Junior Project Accountant to support our finance and project commercial team on active projects. You will work under the Senior Project Accountant, handling job cost control, invoicing, month-end reporting, and subcontractor claim reviews to ensure accurate financial management and timely closes.

The role requires strong accounting fundamentals, 1–3 years of relevant experience in construction or project-based environments, and solid Excel skills with