Senior Accountant

Charterhouse; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Charterhouse Brisbane is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its finance team in an owner‑managed property and construction business. You will manage the full accounting cycle, support cash flow and reporting, and build strong relationships with partners, suppliers, sub‑contractors and financiers.

You’ll oversee AP/AR, payroll, tax compliance, month‑end and BAS/IAS, assist with financial statements, QBCC reporting, ASIC register, and board papers.

Qualifications

• CPA or CA qualification or working towards it.
• Degree in Accounting or Commerce.
• Experience in a commercial environment – construction/property.
• Strong Xero skills; Jobpac experience is highly regarded.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Solid grasp of accounting standards, tax obligations and statutory reporting.
• Analytical approach and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and time management.
• Accurate, reliable and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts payable, including reconciling supplier statements and EFT payments.
• Support accounts receivable, invoicing leases and tenancy schedules, and reconcile aged debtors.
• Support corporate credit card processing and petty cash management.
• Support payroll and ensure PAYG, superannuation, payroll tax and WorkCover compliance.
• Assist with day-to-day cash flow management and provide cash flow reports and forecasting.
• Assist with month-end reporting, annual consolidated financial statements, and BAS/IAS.
• Support QBCC compliance and financial reporting for licence requirements.
• Help maintain the ASIC register.
• Prepare finance papers for Board reports and identify cost savings.
• Collaborate with executives, developers, financiers, auditors and the wider team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

CPA or CA qualification

Degree in Accounting or Commerce

Tools

Xero

Jobpac

Excel

Job description

Senior Accountant | Brisbane | Property and Construction

Do you want to work closely with an executive team in an owner‑managed property and construction business? This Brisbane company is looking for a Senior Accountant to join its finance team and take on a varied role covering the full accounting cycle.

The role

You’ll keep the company’s accounts accurate and timely, support cash flow and reporting, and help build strong relationships with partners, suppliers, sub‑contractors and financiers.

Your responsibilities

• Support accounts payable, including reconciling supplier statements and aged creditors, preparing EFT payments and helping pay suppliers on time with cash flow in mind
• Support accounts receivable, including invoicing to lease agreements and tenancy schedules, following up debtors and helping reconcile aged debtors to the general ledger
• Support corporate credit card processing and petty cash management
• Support payroll, and help ensure PAYG, superannuation, payroll tax and WorkCover requirements are met
• Support day‑to‑day cash flow management and provide reports for cash flow and forecasting
• Assist with month‑end reporting, the annual consolidated financial statements, and monthly project and corporate BAS and IAS
• Support QBCC compliance, including the financial reporting needed to meet licence requirements
• Help to maintain the corporate ASIC register
• Prepare finance papers for review for Board reports
• Help identify cost savings and profit opportunities
• Work with executives, developer partners, financiers, auditors and the wider team

About you

• CPA or CA qualified, or working towards it, with a degree in Accounting or Commerce
• Experience in a commercial environment – preferably construction/property
• Strong Xero skills, including its add‑on programs. Jobpac experience is highly regarded
• Experience in construction or property development is highly regarded, and so is experience in an owner‑managed organisation
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• A solid grasp of accounting standards, tax obligations and statutory reporting
• An analytical approach and the ability to work through complex issues
• Excellent communication skills, strong time management and the ability to stay on top of things under pressure
• Accurate, reliable, hardworking and happy to take on new challenges

Why apply

• A varied role that goes beyond a single accounting function
• Regular exposure to executives and senior management
• A chance to build your skills in the booming property and construction industry
• A supportive collaborative finance team, where you can learn from leadership

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Kerry Tostevin at Charterhouse Partnership