Senior Financial Accountant – Immediate Start (Contract)

Perigon Group Pty Limited; North Lakes; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

3-month contract

Parking on site

North Lakes location

On-site role

Supportive finance team

Competitive hourly rate

Stable business

Job summary

Perigon Group Pty Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant for a fast-paced, project-driven construction environment in North Lakes. The 3-month contract offers hands-on responsibilities in financial reporting, month-end, and project accounting with a focus on improving systems and reporting.

You will work with senior finance and operational stakeholders, managing end-to-end month-end and year-end processes, and supporting budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• CA or CPA qualified, or nearing completion.
• Experience in a Senior Financial Accountant or similar role.
• Experience in construction, engineering or project-based industry is highly regarded.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and end-to-end month-end experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end processes with journals and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, management accounts and variance analysis.
• Support project accounting, monitor costs, budgets and forecasts.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting.
• Ensure revenue and cost recognition across construction projects.
• Maintain strong financial controls and compliance with accounting standards.
• Collaborate with project managers to provide financial insights for decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication to non-finance

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance or related

CA or CPA qualified or nearing completion

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Perigon Group Pty Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant for a fast-paced, project-driven construction environment in North Lakes. The 3-month contract offers hands-on responsibilities in financial reporting, month-end, and project accounting with a focus on improving systems and reporting.

You will work with senior finance and operational stakeholders, managing end-to-end month-end and year-end processes, and supporting budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting.