Senior Project Accountant | 12 month contract

people2people; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

people2people is seeking an experienced Senior Project Accountant in Brisbane for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role blends project accounting, financial analysis, process improvement and business partnering to influence financial performance and drive finance transformation.

You will manage Budgets, forecasts, and KPI reporting, partner with operational leaders, and support audit readiness and compliance within a community-focused organisation.

Qualifications

• CA, CPA or IPA qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in project accounting, budgeting and financial analysis.
• Strong financial modelling, forecasting and reporting capability.
• Experience supporting audits, compliance and governance processes.
• Advanced Excel skills, with Power BI experience highly regarded.
• Payroll oversight experience, including award interpretation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Leading the financial management of key organisational projects and programs.
• Developing and managing project budgets, forecasts and financial models.
• Conducting cost analysis, variance reporting and financial performance reviews.
• Managing cash flow forecasting and providing commercial insights to support decision‑making.
• Partnering with operational leaders to improve financial outcomes and efficiency.
• Driving finance process improvement initiatives, controls and governance frameworks.
• Reviewing and enhancing systems, workflows and reporting capabilities.
• Supporting system enhancements, automation and finance transformation projects.
• Developing reporting frameworks, dashboards and KPI reporting.
• Preparing financial reports and providing meaningful analysis to stakeholders.
• Supporting audit readiness, compliance and financial stewardship activities.
• Developing finance documentation, policies and procedures to improve consistency and scalability.
• Providing oversight of payroll processes, award interpretation and compliance requirements.

Skills

Project accounting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Financial modelling

Audits & compliance

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Stakeholder management

Autonomous working

Education

CA/CPA/IPA qualification

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

BAU, Process improvement projects, Business Partnering

Commence ASAP, 12 month fixed term contract

Join a highly regarded community-focused organisation that plays a vital role in supporting vulnerable Australians through the delivery of essential housing and support services. With a strong reputation for making a meaningful difference, this organisation is committed to creating sustainable outcomes and positive change within the community. Based in Brisbane, they are seeking an experienced Senior Project Accountant to join the team on an initial 12-month contract during an exciting period of growth, transformation and continuous improvement.

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this is a broad and impactful role that blends project accounting, financial analysis, process improvement and business partnering. You'll have the opportunity to influence financial performance, enhance reporting capabilities and drive key finance initiatives that leave a lasting legacy across the organisation.

The Role

This is a hands‑on position offering variety, autonomy and the opportunity to make a genuine impact. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the financial management of key organisational projects and programs
• Developing and managing project budgets, forecasts and financial models
• Conducting cost analysis, variance reporting and financial performance reviews
• Managing cash flow forecasting and providing commercial insights to support decision‑making
• Partnering with operational leaders to improve financial outcomes and efficiency
• Driving finance process improvement initiatives, controls and governance frameworks
• Reviewing and enhancing systems, workflows and reporting capabilities
• Supporting system enhancements, automation and finance transformation projects
• Developing reporting frameworks, dashboards and KPI reporting
• Preparing financial reports and providing meaningful analysis to stakeholders
• Supporting audit readiness, compliance and financial stewardship activities
• Developing finance documentation, policies and procedures to improve consistency and scalability
• Providing oversight of payroll processes, award interpretation and compliance requirements

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• CA, CPA or IPA qualification
• Demonstrated experience in project accounting, budgeting and financial analysis
• Strong financial modelling, forecasting and reporting capability
• Experience supporting audits, compliance and governance processes
• Advanced Excel skills, with Power BI experience highly regarded
• Payroll oversight experience, including award interpretation and compliance
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for driving efficiency
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• The ability to work autonomously while partnering effectively across the business

What's on Offer

Salary package of $120,000 - $130,000 + Super

• Attractive salary packaging benefits to increase your take‑home pay
• Opportunity to work for a purpose‑driven organisation making a real impact in the community
• Broad and varied role combining finance, projects and business improvement
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
• High‑profile projects with the opportunity to influence organisational outcomes
• Brisbane‑based role with strong exposure to senior stakeholders
• Initial 12‑month contract with the potential for extension

If you're looking for an opportunity where you can utilise your technical accounting expertise while driving meaningful change within a values‑driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.