Senior Cost Controller & Billing Lead — Brisbane

UGL; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Permanent full-time

Leading Australian services company

Collaborative team environment

Exposure to major projects

Safety, development, and continuous-im

Career growth

Résumé du poste

UGL seeks an experienced Senior Cost Administrator to join the Brisbane team, supporting multiple projects with cost control, client billing, and financial reporting. The role reports to the Finance Lead and requires close collaboration with project teams, finance personnel, and clients to ensure timely claims and accurate cost reporting.

Responsibilities span project administration, cost administration, and client billing, including SAP service orders, timesheet support, payroll assistance, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cost administration, project administration, or similar finance support role.
• Strong experience managing project costs, billing, and claims processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organisational skills with multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Create Service Orders and WBS structures within SAP.
• Support timesheet submission and approval processes; assist with payroll.
• Raise purchase orders in line with company policies.
• Review and reconcile Accounts Receivable ageing reports.
• Monitor labour, subcontractor, and project costs for accuracy.
• Ensure timely processing and maintenance of Accounts Payable.
• Prepare, review and submit client claims; generate invoices within deadlines.
• Collaborate with project accounting teams to validate billing information.
• Maintain accurate project billing records and documentation.
• Perform reconciliations between client and internal systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve billing processes and cash flow outcomes.
• Work with project teams and finance personnel to support delivery and financial controls.

Connaissances

Cost management

Excel advanced

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Billing & claims

Formation

Finance/Accounting degree

Outils

SAP

Description du poste

At UGL, we deliver essential services and critical assets that support industries, communities, and economies across Australia. As part of our Industrials & Resources East division, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Cost Administrator to join our Brisbane team. This role supports multiple projects through accurate cost control, client billing, project administration, and financial reporting activities.

About The Role

Reporting to the Finance Lead, the Senior Cost Administrator plays a key role in ensuring the timely preparation of client claims, project billings, cost reporting, and financial administration activities. You will work closely with project teams, finance personnel, and clients to support successful project delivery and maintain strong financial controls.

Key Responsibilities Project Administration

• Create Service Orders and WBS structures within SAP.
• Support employee timesheet submission and approval processes.
• Assist with payroll
• Raise purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  
  
  

Cost Administration

• Review and reconcile Accounts Receivable ageing reports.
• Monitor labour, subcontractor, and project costs to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure timely processing and maintenance of Accounts Payable transactions.
• Support project cost control and reporting activities.
  
  
  

Client Claims & Billing

• Prepare, review, and submit client claims in accordance with contract requirements.
• Generate and process client invoices within required deadlines.
• Collaborate with project accounting teams to validate billing information.
• Maintain accurate project billing records and supporting documentation.
• Perform reconciliations between client and internal financial systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve billing processes and cash flow outcomes.
  
  
  

What You'll BringEssential Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a cost administration, project administration, or similar finance support role.
• Strong experience managing project costs, billing, and claims processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  
  
  

Highly Regarded

• Experience using SAP.
• Relevant degree or studies in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.
  
  
  

About You

You are a proactive and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced project environment. You have strong communication and stakeholder management skills and enjoy working collaboratively while taking ownership of your responsibilities. You are adaptable, customer-focused, and driven to continuously improve processes and outcomes.

Why Join UGL?

• Permanent full-time opportunity.
• Work with a leading Australian services company.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Exposure to major industrial and resources projects.
• Strong focus on safety, development, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities for career growth within a national organisation.
  
  
  

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Cost Administrator looking to take the next step in your career with a market-leading organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

UGL is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.

Discipline

Finance Officer

Primary Location

Australia-QLD-Brisbane CBD & Inner Suburbs

Other Locations

Australia-QLD-Brisbane - Bayside & Eastern Suburbs, Australia-VIC-Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs

Work Type

Full-time

Contact Phone Number

0427502846