Senior Project Accountant

UGL; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medibank discount

Development plan

UGL OneRewards

Wellness program

Career opportunities

Job summary

UGL in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join the Projects Finance team in Southbank. This permanent, full-time role focuses on project financial reporting, billing, cost control and stakeholder engagement, working closely with project managers and senior leaders.

You will manage month-end processes, provide insights on project performance, and navigate complex conversations with operational teams.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified.
• Senior Accountant/Project Accountant experience in a project-based environment.
• Strong SAP experience and stakeholder management.
• Excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project financial reporting, forecasting, budget monitoring and month-end close activities.
• Coordinate billing, claims, invoicing and revenue recognition to ensure timely and accurate outcomes.
• Analyse project performance, cost centres, margins and project costs, providing insights to stakeholders.
• Partner with project managers and operational leaders to manage expectations and support commercial decision-making.
• Maintain project financial data within SAP and ensure contractual and reporting compliance.

Skills

CA or CPA qualified

Project accounting experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Join a major projects business and make an immediate impact

Why this role

• Permanent opportunity supporting high-profile projects within UGL's growing business.
• Hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in our Southbank office and 2 days working from home.
• Own project financial performance end-to-end while partnering with operational stakeholders and senior leaders.

UGL specific

UGL provides engineering, construction, and maintenance services across industries including oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water, defence, and telecommunications, in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Projects Finance team based in Southbank, Melbourne. This is a permanent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a project environment and enjoys partnering with operational teams to deliver strong financial outcomes.

Working closely with project managers and business stakeholders, you will be responsible for project financial reporting, billing, claims, cost control, month-end activities and stakeholder management. This role would suit someone who can confidently navigate complex conversations, challenge where required and build strong working relationships across the business.

An immediate start is available for the right candidate.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working environment - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.
• Permanent full-time position with long-term career opportunities.
• Exposure to major infrastructure, engineering and construction projects.
• Discounted Medibank health insurance.
• Individual Development Plan to support your career growth.
• Access to the UGL OneRewards Discount Program.
• Wellness Program supported by AIA Vitality.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project financial reporting, forecasting, budget monitoring and month-end close activities.
• Coordinate billing, claims, invoicing and revenue recognition activities to ensure timely and accurate outcomes.
• Analyse project performance, cost centres, margins and project costs, providing meaningful insights to stakeholders.
• Partner with project managers and operational leaders to manage expectations, resolve issues and support commercial decision-making.
• Maintain project financial data within SAP and ensure compliance with contractual and reporting requirements.

About You

• CA or CPA qualified.
• Demonstrated experience in a Senior Accountant, Project Accountant or similar role within a project-based environment.
• Strong SAP experience is essential.
• Proven ability to influence, collaborate with and manage challenging stakeholder relationships across multiple levels.
• Strong analytical, communication and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

About UGL

As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team's backgrounds, ideas and work styles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Primary Location

Australia-VIC-Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs

Work Type

Full-time