Senior Accountant

Perigon Group Pty Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong project pipeline

Senior leadership exposure

Flexible start/finish times

Down to earth team culture

Job summary

Perigon Group Pty Limited in Brisbane seeks a Senior Accountant to partner with the CFO and drive financial accounting across a busy project portfolio. You’ll own month‑end close, reporting, and cash flow, while collaborating with project managers to enhance margins and WIP visibility.

The role is hands‑on, fast‑moving and suited to someone who enjoys breadth of responsibility and strong stakeholder engagement within a close‑knit finance team.

Qualifications

• Around five years or more of experience in an Accountant, Senior Accountant or similar position.
• CA/CPA desirable.
• Strong experience across month end, financial reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Managing month end close activities, including journals, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Preparing monthly management accounts and providing analysis of financial performance.
• Supporting cash flow management, forecasting and working capital requirements.
• Monitoring project financial performance, including costs, margins and work in progress.
• Assisting with project reporting, progress claims and cost to complete analysis.
• Preparing and reviewing BAS, GST and other statutory compliance requirements.
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities across the business.
• Maintaining accurate balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger records.
• Working closely with project managers and operational stakeholders to understand financial results.
• Assisting with year-end reporting and external audit requirements.
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting.

Skills

5+ years exp

Strong communication

Able to work with non‑finance

Education

Degree in accounting/finance

CA/CPA desirable

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Organisation

Operating across civil construction and infrastructure projects, this privately owned business has built a strong reputation for delivering technically challenging work across Australia.

With a solid pipeline of projects and continued investment in its operations, the business offers an environment where finance is closely connected to project delivery and day to day commercial decisions.

One of the biggest drawcards is the culture. The team values people who are approachable, willing to get involved and genuinely enjoy working together. It's an environment where everyone contributes, and having the right attitude and being a team player is just as important as technical capability.

An opportunity is now available for a Senior Accountant to join the Brisbane finance team, working closely with the CFO and wider business.

The Role

Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll take responsibility for a broad range of financial accounting activities while supporting the financial performance of the business and its projects.

This is a hands‑on position suited to someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work and is comfortable operating in a practical, fast‑moving environment.

• Managing month end close activities, including journals, reconciliations and financial reporting
• Preparing monthly management accounts and providing analysis of financial performance
• Supporting cash flow management, forecasting and working capital requirements
• Monitoring project financial performance, including costs, margins and work in progress
• Assisting with project reporting, progress claims and cost to complete analysis
• Preparing and reviewing BAS, GST and other statutory compliance requirements
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities across the business
• Maintaining accurate balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger records
• Working closely with project managers and operational stakeholders to understand financial results
• Assisting with year-end reporting and external audit requirements
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting

About you

You'll be a capable Accountant who enjoys being involved across different areas of finance and understands the importance of building strong relationships with the people around you.

The business is looking for someone who is technically sound but equally brings a positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to support the wider team.

• Around five years or more of experience in an Accountant, Senior Accountant or similar position
• A degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• CA/CPA desirable
• Strong experience across month end, financial reporting and balance sheet reconciliations
• Exposure to construction, civil contracting, infrastructure or another project‑based environment
• An understanding of project accounting, WIP, job costing and financial performance
• Good Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with non‑finance stakeholders
• A proactive, adaptable approach and willingness to be hands‑on when required
• A collaborative personality and genuine team‑first attitude

Most importantly, you'll be someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being part of a close‑knit team and is comfortable working in a business where priorities can change.

On Offer

• Privately owned business with a strong pipeline of projects
• Exposure to both financial accounting and project performance
• Supportive, down to earth team culture
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and operational stakeholders
• Flexible start and finish times