Senior Accountant — Property & Construction Finance (Brisbane)

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

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.