Project Accountant

Urban Utilities; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leases

Corporate discounts

Parental leave

Flexible work options

Job summary

Urban Utilities is seeking a Project Accountant to deliver financial insights and governance across capital projects in South East Queensland. You will partner with Project Managers and stakeholders to translate data into actionable decisions.

The role emphasizes budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting, with focus on maintaining financial integrity and continuous improvement across a growing asset base.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce; CA/CPA qualification or progression highly regarded.
• Experience in project accounting, management accounting or finance partnering.
• Exposure to large-scale capital programs in infrastructure/utilities/construction.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, cost management and financial reporting skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication to translate complex financial data into business insights.
• Collaborative, solutions-focused approach and drive for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Managers and stakeholders to provide financial insights and governance.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting for capital investments.
• Deliver performance reporting and financial controls across projects.
• Identify risks and opportunities to improve project performance.
• Enhance financial processes, reporting and systems across the portfolio.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & controls

Effective communication

Education

Accounting/Finance/Commerce degree

CA/CPA qualification (or progressing)

Job description

At Urban Utilities, our purpose is simple yet powerful - Enrich Quality of Life. With a $7 billion asset base and services spanning 1.5 million residents and more than 31,000 commercial customers across South East Queensland, we are committed to enhancing the liveability of our communities every day.

About the Opportunity

Join Urban Utilities as a Project Accountant and play a key role in delivering major infrastructure and business improvement projects that support our growing region.

Working across a diverse portfolio of capital investments, you'll partner with Project Managers and business stakeholders to provide the financial insights, analysis and controls that drive informed decision‑making and successful project outcomes. From budgeting and forecasting through to performance reporting and governance, you'll help ensure projects are delivered within approved funding and aligned to business objectives.

This is a highly collaborative role where you'll combine strong financial acumen with a commercial mindset to identify risks, uncover opportunities and improve project performance. You'll also contribute to enhancing financial processes, reporting and systems, while building trusted relationships across the business.

About You

You're a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a project environment and enjoys partnering with stakeholders to deliver results. You can confidently translate financial data into meaningful insights, challenge thinking constructively and support better business decisions.

Highly organised and proactive, you're comfortable managing competing priorities while maintaining a strong focus on financial integrity, governance and continuous improvement. Most importantly, you're someone who enjoys solving problems, building relationships and adding value beyond the numbers.

You'll bring:

Degree qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline, with CA/CPA qualification (or working towards) highly regarded.

Experience in project accounting, management accounting or finance partnering roles.

Exposure to large-scale capital programs within infrastructure, utilities, construction or other asset-intensive environments.

Strong capability in budgeting, forecasting, cost management and financial performance reporting.

Proven ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels of the business.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to turn complex financial information into practical business insights.

A collaborative, solutions-focused approach and a passion for continuous improvement.

At Urban Utilities, we believe our workforce should reflect the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, emergency responders and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

You might not meet every single requirement listed.

If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Why Urban Utilities

Urban Utilities delivers essential water and wastewater services to more than 1.5 million people across South East Queensland. Every day, our teams work to support thriving communities and a sustainable future.

Generous Salary Packaging options, including novated leases

Corporate discounts across Health insurance, technology and more

18 weeks of paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days, and an additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family

Flexibility at UU depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!

Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at WORK180

There's no us without you. Come shape the future with us.

Applicants may be required to undergo a Pre-employment medical, which may include Drug and Alcohol testing, as well as other background checks as part of the recruitment process for this role.