Project Accountant

Fetch Recruitment; Byron Bay; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fetch Recruitment is seeking a Project Accountant to provide financial and commercial support across programs and projects, ensuring accurate reporting, cost control and strong financial performance. The role covers cash flow monitoring, claims and invoicing, and risk mitigation.

Based in Byron Bay, the position involves collaboration with project teams, suppliers and clients, budgeting, forecasting and governance compliance, with a focus on construction-related financial management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years’ experience in project, cost or financial accounting, preferably within construction.
• Knowledge of residential or commercial construction processes is highly desirable.
• Understanding of commercial, contractual, legal and regulatory requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with relevant financial systems and technology.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and planning skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial and cost reports, including P&L, reconciliations, variance analysis and budget reporting.
• Prepare and manage project claims and invoices, ensuring accurate substantiation and documentation.
• Maintain variation registers and monitor financial impacts, approvals and outstanding actions.
• Review subcontractor and supplier claims, invoices and supporting documentation.
• Monitor debtors, creditors, work in progress and overall project cash position.
• Prepare cashflow and cost-to-complete forecasts and identify emerging financial risks.
• Track contingency usage and report against approved project budgets.
• Escalate significant cost, cashflow or financial risks promptly.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting and project close-out activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Deadline management

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Position Overview

The Project Accountant provides financial and commercial support across programs and projects, ensuring accurate reporting, effective cost management and strong financial performance. The role manages project financial activities, monitors cashflow, supports claims and invoicing, and identifies and mitigates financial risks.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial, Financial & Budgeting

• Prepare monthly financial and cost reports, including P&L, reconciliations, variance analysis and budget reporting.
• Prepare and manage project claims and invoices, ensuring accurate substantiation and documentation.
• Maintain variation registers and monitor financial impacts, approvals and outstanding actions.
• Review subcontractor and supplier claims, invoices and supporting documentation.
• Monitor debtors, creditors, work in progress and overall project cash position.
• Prepare cashflow and cost-to-complete forecasts and identify emerging financial risks.
• Track contingency usage and report against approved project budgets.
• Escalate significant cost, cashflow or financial risks promptly.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting and project close-out activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with project teams, finance teams, suppliers, subcontractors and clients.
• Support client discussions regarding claims, certifications and financial matters.
• Resolve or escal...

Planning, Quality & Governance

• Contribute financial information and risk commentary to regular project and leadership reviews.
• Review the financial aspects of contracts, agreements and supplier arrangements.
• Ensure financial reporting and processes comply with relevant legislation, contractual obligations and governance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, controls and processes.

Risk Management

• Identify and report financial risks, liabilities and discrepancies.
• Monitor contract-related financial concerns and support appropriate risk mitigation.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years’ experience in project, cost or financial accounting, preferably within construction.
• Knowledge of residential or commercial construction processes is highly desirable.
• Understanding of commercial, contractual, legal and regulatory requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with relevant financial systems and technology.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and planning skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.