Senior Project Accountant

Capstone; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Director - Accounting & Finance to support financial management in property development projects. Responsibilities include project accounting, reconciliation, and compliance reporting. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA/CA qualifications, and at least 2-3 years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary of A$120,000.00 - A$140,000.00 per year and is based in Sydney, Australia.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in accounting, ideally in property development.
• Competent in preparing BAS and performing reconciliations.
• High level of accuracy and time management.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end accounting functions across the project lifecycle.
• Maintain detailed cost tracking and reconciliations.
• Prepare and lodge BAS and support ATO/statutory requirements.

Skills

Accounting experience

Understanding of development lifecycle

BAS preparation

Organizational ability

Clear communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA/CA qualification or studying towards

Job description

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Base pay range

A$120,000.00/yr - A$140,000.00/yr

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Director - Accounting & Finance - Capstone Recruitment

High profile property company with an impressive pipeline of projects including residential development, retail asset management and Build to Rent.

The Development/Project Accountant will play a key role in supporting the financial management of active property development projects. This role is responsible for accurate project accounting, reconciliation processes, and the financial administration of settlements and compliance reporting.

• Perform end-to-end accounting functions across the project lifecycle (acquisition through to settlement).
• Maintain detailed cost tracking, project reconciliations, and budget variance analysis.
• Record and reconcile settlements in the general ledger, including revenue recognition and cost of goods sold.
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and lodge BAS and support all other ATO/statutory reporting requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including project-specific cash flow, P&L, and budget reporting.
• Maintain audit-ready records of invoices, contracts, and project-related financial data.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure accuracy of financial data and compliance with internal controls.
• Support external audit, tax, and compliance processes.
• Identify opportunities for system and process improvements across the finance function.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in accounting, ideally within property development or a project accounting environment.
• Solid understanding of the development lifecycle (feasibility, construction, completion, settlement).
• Proven experience with settlement bookings and related GL entries.
• Competent in preparing BAS and performing reconciliations (bank, GL, balance sheet).
• High level of accuracy, organisational ability, and time management.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• CPA/CA qualification or studying towards.

For more information please call Loressa Vogel at Capstone on 02 9146 6660

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Real Estate, Accounting, and Construction

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