Hero Calling | Hands-on Accountant | Construction & Projects

Calling all heroes (immediately available accountants) we are recruiting on behalf of a growing WA-based organisation for a hands-on Accountant to support financial reporting, month-end, compliance and general ledger integrity across a busy operational environment.

This is an initial 3-month temporary contract with a genuine view to permanent, offering the opportunity to join a broad finance function where you can take ownership and make an immediate impact.

Fact File:

• School of Accounting: Financial & Management Accounting
• Industry: Construction / Building
• Contract Type: 3 Month Temp to Perm
• Package: $100k–$110k + Super equivalent
• Location: South of the River
• Construction Experience: Preferred
• Systems: MYOB advantageous
• Availability: Immediately / Short Notice Preferred

About the Role:

Reporting to the General Accounting Manager, you will support the accurate and timely delivery of financial accounting, reporting and compliance activities.

This is a broad, hands-on role covering general ledger integrity, reconciliations, journals, month-end and year-end close, financial reporting and statutory requirements. You will also work closely with the wider business to ensure costs are appropriately allocated across entities, branches and projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and other general ledger entries.
• Complete bank, balance sheet, intercompany and GL reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close and financial reporting.
• Assist with monthly management accounts and reporting.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
• Support GST, BAS, FBT and other statutory requirements.
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Review coding and cost allocations across entities, branches and projects.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and variance analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and reporting.

Short but Sweet:

We are seeking a strong hands-on Accountant with:

• Previous financial or management accounting experience.
• Strong month-end, general ledger and balance sheet reconciliation skills.
• Knowledge of Australian GST, BAS and statutory accounting requirements.
• Strong Excel and ERP/accounting systems capability.
• Construction, building, restoration, project-based or multi-entity experience highly regarded.
• MYOB experience advantageous.
• CA/CPA qualification or progress towards qualification desirable, but not essential.

Stephen's Heroes:

Want to be part of an elite candidate pool representing the top 1% of the immediately available market?

Keen to help 'save' any business at a moment's notice?

Reach out to Stephen Lutman (ACMA, CGMA)

"Recruiting finance professionals at speed - Backed by CIMA qualified experience"

0406 158 574
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