Management Accountant

Work Initiatives; Gosford; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rail project experience

Flexible environment

Career development

Inclusive culture

Impact on NSW transport

Job summary

UGL Transport is seeking a proactive Management Accountant to join our Finance team in Kangy Angy, NSW. You will partner with project leaders to deliver accurate reporting, strengthen financial controls and provide insights to drive performance across the New Intercity Fleet business.

This role involves month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, asset registers, and collaboration with operations to forecast risks and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting or business finance.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and financial analysis.
• Exposure to SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage priorities.
• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Finance and/or CPA/CA studies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end reporting, journals, accruals and financial close activities.
• Prepare monthly financial and project reporting, including analysis of labour, materials and overhead costs.
• Assist operational leaders to identify financial risks, opportunities and forecast outcomes.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate outstanding items.
• Maintain fixed asset, equipment and leasing registers.
• Support accounts receivable, invoicing and cash collection processes.
• Assist with audit requirements and statutory compliance obligations.
• Deliver financial analysis, business insights and ad hoc reporting to support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Financial analysis

Excel (pivot tables)

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Accounting degree or Finance degree

CPA/CA studies preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Play a key role in a major Australian rail project
• Business partnering opportunity
• Permanent Full-Time role, located in Kangy Angy

About UGL Transport

At UGL Transport, we don’t just build and maintain transport infrastructure — we help shape safer, more connected and more sustainable communities. Our people play a meaningful role in delivering essential services that make everyday life better, now and into the future.

We work alongside leading global organisations, government bodies and public institutions, using innovative and sustainable technologies across the transport sector. Just as importantly, we foster a culture where people feel respected, supported and empowered to grow.

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Management Accountant to join our Finance team in Kangy Angy, NSW. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with operational and project leaders, providing financial insights, governance and reporting that drive performance and support critical transport operations.

About Your Role:

Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant, you will support financial performance across the New Intercity Fleet business by delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls and partnering with stakeholders to support informed business decisions.

• Support month-end reporting, journals, accruals and financial close activities.
• Prepare monthly financial and project reporting, including analysis of labour, materials and overhead costs.
• Assist operational leaders to identify financial risks, opportunities and forecast outcomes.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate outstanding items.
• Maintain fixed asset, equipment and leasing registers.
• Support accounts receivable, invoicing and cash collection processes.
• Assist with audit requirements and statutory compliance obligations.
• Deliver financial analysis, business insights and ad hoc reporting to support strategic decision-making.

Please note:

This role requires you to be on-site 5 days per week.

About You:

We are interested in talented finance professionals from diverse backgrounds who can bring fresh perspectives and strong analytical capability to our team.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in management accounting, business finance or a similar role.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and financial analysis.
• Exposure to SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Finance and/or CPA/CA studies will be highly regarded.

Experience in rail, transport, defence, manufacturing, automotive or other safety-critical industries will be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Join UGL Transport?

• Work on one of Australia's most significant passenger rail projects.
• Flexible and supportive team environment.
• Ongoing learning, development and career growth opportunities.
• Inclusive culture where diversity of thought and experience is valued.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on the future of transport in NSW

A Workplace Where Everyone Belongs

At UGL Transport, we believe that diverse perspectives drive better outcomes. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and career paths, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans, people living with disability and those returning to the workforce.