Project Accounting Assistant - Growth & ERP Focus

Reo Group; Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Reo Group is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our growing construction-focused business in Sydney's Northern Suburbs. The role reports to the Accounting Manager and collaborates with senior finance leaders to support day-to-day accounting and financial reporting across multiple entities.

You will handle financial accounting, project accounting and system-oriented duties, working with stakeholders to ensure accuracy, inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement in processes and

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related discipline
• At least two years accounting experience in Australia
• Experience with project accounting, job costing or subcontractor claims processes; ERP exposure is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Support project accounting activities including job costing, inventory tracking, accruals, WIP calculations and variance analysis
• Assist project teams with financial reporting and project-related accounting requirements
• Maintain reconciled workpapers and supporting documentation for audit and compliance
• Assist with budgets, forecasts and management reports
• Process and post accounting transactions across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger
• Complete bank, balance sheet and control account reconciliations across multiple entities
• Assist with month-end reporting activities, including journals, accruals and prepayments
• Maintain financial system data integrity, coding structures and workflow controls
• Collaborate with operational stakeholders to resolve system and process-related queries
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation and reporting enhancements
• Support finance systems and ERP-related initiatives across the broader business

Skills

Detail-oriented

Systems-focused

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Accounting/Finance/Commerce degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Reo Group is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our growing construction-focused business in Sydney's Northern Suburbs. The role reports to the Accounting Manager and collaborates with senior finance leaders to support day-to-day accounting and financial reporting across multiple entities.

You will handle financial accounting, project accounting and system-oriented duties, working with stakeholders to ensure accuracy, inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement in processes and