Project Accountant

Bluefin Resources Pty; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluefin Resources Pty in Australia seeks a permanent Group level Project Accountant to oversee financials for multiple projects. The role covers invoicing, WIP, forecasting, and cash flow management, with hybrid flexibility in Sydney or Melbourne.

You will partner with finance and non-finance stakeholders to improve reporting, budgets and financial health across the project portfolio. This is a hands-on, multi-project accounting role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in project accounting - ideally in a professional services firm - landscape architecture, design, engineering or construction is highly regarded
• Strong skills in project invoicing, WIP, project forecasting and accounts receivable
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, comfortable juggling multiple projects and deadlines
• An effective business partner with the ability to build collaborative and effective relationships with finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process client, contractor and supplier invoices in line with agreed project terms
• Set up billing terms for new projects and manage WIP, fee forecasts and billing schedules
• Monitor project financial health and identify underperforming projects supporting corrective action
• Contribute to regular financial reporting, forecasting and variance analysis, and support the annual group budget
• Produce collection forecasts and support accounts receivable and timely cash collection
• Maintain compliance with internal financial standards, processes and timesheet requirements

Skills

Invoicing

WIP management

Forecasting

Accounts receivable

Stakeholder management

Job description

My client is a purpose-driven, design-led practice in Australia that has a global presence across Asia, UK and the Middle East. They believe in the power of design to positively change people’s lives, the environment and the planet and they’re known for delivering industry-leading projects.

This is a Group level role which will provide financial oversight and analysis of project performance and manage WIP and forecasting for multiple projects.

Duties will include:

• Prepare and process client, contractor and supplier invoices in line with agreed project terms
• Set up billing terms for new projects and manage WIP, fee forecasts and billing schedules
• Monitor project financial health and identify underperforming projects supporting corrective action
• Contribute to regular financial reporting, forecasting and variance analysis, and support the annual group budget
• Produce collection forecasts and support accounts receivable and timely cash collection
• Maintain compliance with internal financial standards, processes and timesheet requirements

About you

• 3+ years’ experience in project accounting - ideally in a professional services firm - landscape architecture, design, engineering or construction is highly regarded
• Strong skills in project invoicing, WIP, project forecasting and accounts receivable
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, comfortable juggling multiple projects and deadlines
• An effective business partner with the ability to build collaborative and effective relationships with finance and non-finance stakeholders.

This is a permanent role and can be based in either Sydney or Melbourne and offers flexible, hybrid working.

Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents or long-term visa holders.