Management Accountant

Hudson RPO; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Management Accountant for a 6-month contract in Western Australia. The role focuses on robust financial planning, management reporting, budgeting, and capital project analysis across business units.

Key duties include budgets, LTFP support, compliance-driven reporting under Australian Standards, and capital works project oversight (~$180M-$200M). Strong Excel, GA, and stakeholder collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with CA or CPA qualification.
• Current National Police Clearance (or ability to obtain one).
• Comprehensive background in management reporting and general ledger accounting.
• Sound working knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel capabilities, along with strong general MS Office skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, reconcile, and modify budgets and carry-forward funds.
• Support and provide backup for the organisation’s Long-Term Financial Planning.
• Deliver timely and accurate management reports with compliance to Australian Accounting Standards and relevant legislation.
• Analyze and interpret financial data to provide clear commentary for executive decisions.
• Deliver financial oversight and project reporting for a capital works program (~$180M-$200M) including year-end capitalization.
• Maintain integrity of General Ledger, Projects Ledger, and chart of accounts.
• Ensure smooth month-end close processes and reconciliations.
• Provide financial advice and cost control guidance to operational managers and units.
• Assist in developing costing models and budget materials for council/executive leadership.

Skills

Management reporting

General ledger accounting

Australian Accounting Standards

Interpersonal communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree with CA or CPA qualification

Tools

TechOne (TechnologyOne)

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

6 months contract with an immediate start TechnologyOne expert with CA/CPA credentials Management reporting, and capital project accounting

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Management Accountant for our client for an initial 6-month contract, with an immediate start.

Working within a collaborative finance team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering robust financial planning, management reporting, budgeting, and capital project analysis across diverse business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, reconcile, and modify organizational budgets and carry-forward funds.
• Support and provide backup for the organisation’s Long-Term Financial Planning.
• Deliver timely and accurate management reports with specific compliance to Australian Accounting Standards and relevant legislation.
• Analyse and interpret financial data to produce clear commentary and narratives for executive decision-making.
• Deliver financial oversight and project reporting for a significant capital works program (~$180M-$200M), including year-end asset capitalization processes.
• Maintain the integrity of core accounting systems, General Ledger, Projects Ledger, and chart of accounts.
• Ensure month-end close processes and reconciliations are executed smoothly and accurately.
• Provide professional financial advice and cost control guidance directly to operational managers and business units.
• Assist in developing costing models and preparing budget presentation materials for council and executive leadership.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree with CA or CPA qualification
• Current National Police Clearance (or ability to obtain one)
• Comprehensive background in management reporting and general ledger accounting
• Sound working knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel capabilities, along with strong general MS Office skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with non-finance stakeholders

Desirable Criteria

• Prior accounting experience within Local Government, including familiarity with relevant Local Government Acts and Regulations
• Practical, hands-on experience using TechnologyOne (TechOne)
• 5+ years of relevant accounting and financial analysis experience

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson

Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences- because when different voices come together, amazing things happen.

Casual Loading

Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.

Due to current Victorian labour hire licence restrictions, Hudson is not advertising, offering or accepting applications for contract, temporary or labour hire roles that are based in Victoria or otherwise connected to Victoria. This includes contract, temporary or labour hire roles where the candidate resides in Victoria, even if the role is based in another state. These restrictions do not apply to permanent or fixed term employment opportunities.

Reference number: 250664
Profession:Accounting & FinanceManagement Accounting & Budgeting

Company: Hudson
Date posted: 23rd Oct, 2026