Project Accountant

Project Accountant (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)

At Australian Venue Co., we're continually investing in the growth of our portfolio, with new venues, major refurbishments and exciting hospitality projects underway across Australia and New Zealand.

We're looking for a Project Accountant to join our Construction Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an opportunity to work on a diverse pipeline of development projects, partnering closely with Design, Construction and Finance teams to ensure projects remain financially on track from planning through to delivery.

If you enjoy working with large datasets, building strong stakeholder relationships and turning financial information into meaningful project insights, we'd like to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

Working as part of our Construction Finance team, you'll play a key role in supporting the financial management of major capital projects by:

• Monitoring project costs across brownfield and greenfield developments
• Preparing and maintaining project financial reporting and reconciliations
• Supporting project budgeting and Board approval processes
• Working closely with Design and Project Managers to ensure project costs are accurately captured
• Monitoring project expenditure against approved budgets
• Assisting with invoice workflow management and project cost allocation
• Identifying discrepancies and providing accurate financial insights to support decision-making

About you

You'll be someone who enjoys partnering with stakeholders and takes pride in delivering accurate, timely financial information.

You'll ideally bring:

• 2-5 years' experience in a project, management or financial accounting role
• A degree in Accounting or a related discipline
• Advanced Excel skills, including working with large datasets and reconciliations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confidence building relationships across multiple teams
• Experience with project accounting or construction projects will be highly regarded
• Exposure to Procore or Microsoft Dynamics Navision is advantageous, but not essential

Why Australian Venue Co.?

Australian Venue Co. operates one of Australia's largest hospitality networks, with over 260 venues across Australia and New Zealand. Our growth means you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting development projects that genuinely shape our business.

We offer:

• A collaborative and supportive finance team
• Modern Melbourne CBD office
• Employee discounts across AVC venues
• Career development opportunities within a growing national business
• The opportunity to contribute to some of Australia's most exciting hospitality developments

If you're looking for a contract opportunity where you can make an immediate impact while working on high-profile projects, we'd love to hear from you.