Project Accountant

Bluefin Resources Pty; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site gym and parking

Team events

Professional development opportunities

Bonuses based on performance

Job summary

BlueFin is seeking a hands-on Project Accountant to join the finance team in Western Australia. With 3–4 years of accounting experience, you will own payroll, month-end processes and project profitability reporting while partnering with operations.

You will work closely with the Financial Controller, gaining exposure to WIP, budgets, BAS and year-end activities in a growing construction environment. A proactive, detail-oriented mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or finance.
• 3–4 years+ accounting experience, construction or project-based industry preferred.
• Demonstrated end-to-end payroll experience (STP, superannuation, PAYG, payroll tax).
• Solid reconciliations and month-end reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end journals, reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Manage WIP calculations and project profitability reporting.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts and monthly management reporting.
• Process end-to-end fortnightly payroll, including STP, PAYG and payroll tax.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
• Prepare BAS, IAS, FBT and other statutory compliance.
• Support year-end financial statements and external audits.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Skills

Payroll management

Month-end reporting

Reconciliations

Financial analysis

Excel

Stakeholder communication

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

An established and growing construction business is looking for a capable Project Accountant to join its finance team.

This is a hands-on opportunity for an Accountant with around 3-4 years' experience who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work and wants to build on their financial and management accounting skills.

You’ll work closely with the Financial Controller, gaining exposure to project profitability, financial reporting, payroll and the day-to-day financial operations of a busy construction business.

The Opportunity

This is more than a traditional month-end accounting role. You’ll have the opportunity to understand how construction projects perform financially, work with operational teams and contribute to the information that drives business decisions.

• Preparing month-end journals, reconciliations and financial reports
• Managing work-in-progress (WIP) calculations and project profitability reporting
• Assisting with budgets, forecasts and monthly management reporting
• Processing end-to-end fortnightly payroll, including STP, PAYG, superannuation and payroll tax
• Maintaining fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules
• Preparing BAS, IAS, FBT and other statutory compliance requirements
• Supporting year-end financial statements and external audits
• Working with project teams to ensure accurate financial information and reporting

What We're Looking For

You’ll be a confident, detail-oriented Accountant who can manage competing priorities and enjoys working in a practical, commercially focused environment.

To be successful, you’ll bring:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• Approximately 3-4 years+ accounting experience, ideally within construction or another project-based industry
• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end payroll, including STP, superannuation, PAYG and payroll tax
• Sound financial accounting skills, including reconciliations and month-end reporting
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with both finance and operational stakeholders
• A proactive approach, strong attention to detail and a willingness to take ownership

Experience with WIP, job costing or project profitability reporting will be highly regarded. CA/CPA qualifications, or progress towards completion, would be an advantage.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

You’ll be joining a growing construction business with a strong pipeline of commercial and industrial projects and a finance team that plays an important role in supporting business performance.

What's on offer:

• A permanent role with a growing and established construction business
• Broad exposure to financial accounting, project reporting and commercial operations
• Direct access to an experienced Financial Controller
• Competitive remuneration aligned with experience
• Eligibility for performance-based bonuses
• Free on-site gym and parking
• Team events and professional development opportunities
• A collaborative working environment where your contribution matters

Company: BlueFin