Management Accountant

Worksforyou; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Property discounts

Hotel and dining discounts

Gym discounts

Leadership exposure

Career development

Canberra projects

Job summary

WorksForYou partners with a leading Canberra-based property development and construction group to recruit an experienced Management Accountant. The role focuses on project accounting, financial reporting and cost control, working closely with senior management and operational teams.

You will oversee WIP, month-end processes and statutory compliance, while opportunities to improve financial systems and Power BI reporting are encouraged within a collaborative finance team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or related.
• CA/CPA or currently undertaking.
• Experience in management accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience in project accounting, construction, engineering or property development.
• Strong knowledge of Australian taxation and statutory reporting.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling.
• Experience with Dynamics 365, Power BI or Salesforce advantageous.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly financial reporting, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Complete work-in-progress (WIP) reporting and project financial reviews.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, cost variations and expenditure.
• Provide financial analysis and management reporting to project directors and development managers.
• Prepare and lodge BAS, payroll tax, FBT, TPAR, PTRS, ACIRT and portable long service leave returns.
• Review and authorise weekly construction payroll cost reports and forecasts in line with Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBAs).
• Review sales commissions, rental guarantee allocations and property settlement statements.
• Assist with external audits, year-end tax workpapers and regulatory reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, processes and reporting capabilities.
• Support the development and enhancement of Power BI reporting models.

Skills

Project accounting

Financial reporting

Cost control

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CA or CPA qualification or studying

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Power BI

Salesforce

Job description

WorksForYou is partnering with a leading Canberra-based property development and construction group to recruit an experienced Management Accountant.

Our client is an established, fully integrated property and construction enterprise recognised for delivering high-profile residential and commercial developments.

This opportunity is ideal for a commercially focused Management Accountant with strong project accounting, financial reporting and cost control experience who wants to work closely with senior management and operational teams.

Reporting to the Financial Controller (Construction & Development), you will oversee project financial reporting, work-in-progress (WIP), month-end accounting and statutory compliance while helping improve financial processes and reporting systems.

• Competitive Renumeration
• Property & Hospitality Perks
• Professional Growth

About the Opportunity

WorksForYou is partnering with a leading Canberra-based property development and construction group to recruit an experienced Management Accountant.

Our client is an established, fully integrated property and construction enterprise recognised for delivering high-profile residential and commercial developments.

This opportunity is ideal for a commercially focused Management Accountant with strong project accounting, financial reporting and cost control experience who wants to work closely with senior management and operational teams.

Reporting to the Financial Controller (Construction & Development), you will oversee project financial reporting, work-in-progress (WIP), month-end accounting and statutory compliance while helping improve financial processes and reporting systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage monthly financial reporting, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Complete work-in-progress (WIP) reporting and project financial reviews.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, cost variations and expenditure.
• Provide financial analysis and management reporting to project directors and development managers.
• Prepare and lodge BAS, payroll tax, FBT, TPAR, PTRS, ACIRT and portable long service leave returns.
• Review and authorise weekly construction payroll cost reports and forecasts in line with Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBAs).
• Review sales commissions, rental guarantee allocations and property settlement statements.
• Assist with external audits, year-end tax workpapers and regulatory reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, processes and reporting capabilities.
• Support the development and enhancement of Power BI reporting models.

Skills and Experience To be successful, you will ideally have:

• A degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or a related discipline.
• CA or CPA qualification, or currently undertaking professional studies.
• Experience in management accounting and financial reporting.
• Previous exposure to project accounting, construction, engineering or property development.
• Strong knowledge of Australian taxation and statutory reporting obligations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power BI or Salesforce will be advantageous.
• Understanding of construction payroll and EBA requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with operational and senior management stakeholders.

Benefits & What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $90,000 – $110,000 per annum, plus superannuation.
• Generous staff discounts on residential property purchases.
• Discounts on hotel accommodation, dining and lifestyle memberships.
• Corporate gym discounts and structured wellness initiatives.
• Exposure to senior executive leadership, including the CFO and Financial Controller.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to contribute to major residential and commercial developments across Canberra.
• Collaborative and supportive finance team environment.

Why Join This Opportunity?

This is more than a traditional management accounting position. You will have the opportunity to influence financial performance, partner with operational leaders and contribute to the successful delivery of significant property and construction projects. You will gain valuable commercial exposure while developing your career within an established and growing property development organisation.