Senior Accountant
- Manage monthly accounts, financial statements, reconciliations and statutory reporting.
- Support budgeting, forecasting and commercial decision-making through financial analysis and reporting.
- Monitor project costs and performance, including job costing, WIP, profitability and cost-to-complete forecasts.
- Permanent Full-Time | Brisbane Southside Location
- Work Closely with the CFO | Commercial & Operational Exposure
- Growing Construction Business | Attractive Salary Package
The Company
Core Talent is partnering with an established and growing business within the civil construction sector to recruit an experienced Senior Accountant for its Brisbane-based finance team.
With a strong reputation for delivering quality projects, this business offers a collaborative environment where employees are valued and encouraged to contribute to the continued success of the organisation.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant to take ownership of key financial functions while gaining exposure to the operational and commercial aspects of a project-based business.
This is a hands-on, varied position that goes beyond traditional financial accounting. You will work closely with the CFO and operational teams, providing financial insights, strengthening reporting processes and supporting commercial decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements and project performance reports.
- Manage month-end processes, general ledger reconciliations and balance sheet integrity.
- Assist with annual budgets, cash flow forecasting and financial projections.
- Monitor project financial performance, including job costing, work in progress (WIP), profitability and cost-to-complete forecasts.
- Provide financial analysis and commercial insights to support business decisions.
- Manage BAS, GST, payroll tax and statutory reporting requirements.
- Coordinate year-end reporting, external audits and intercompany transactions.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial controls, reporting processes and operational efficiencies.
- Work closely with operational teams to improve project cost management and financial visibility.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- A degree qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
- A minimum of five years' relevant accounting experience.
- CPA or CA qualifications highly regarded.
- Previous experience within civil construction, engineering, infrastructure or another project-based industry highly regarded.
- Strong experience across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and month-end processes.
- Knowledge of project accounting, job costing and WIP reporting.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using financial reporting systems.
- Strong analytical skills, commercial awareness and attention to detail.
- A proactive approach with the ability to take ownership and work autonomously.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with senior management and operational stakeholders.
How to Apply
If you're an experienced Senior Accountant seeking a new opportunity within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
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Millie Higgins
Senior Consultant – Accountancy & Finance
CORE TALENT | CORPORATE SERVICES
Email: millie.higgins@coretalent.com.au
Mobile: 0415 380 106
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millie.higgins@coretalent.com.au
Reference number: BH-29131
Profession:Accounting and FinanceOther
Company: Core Talent
Date posted: 4th Nov, 2026
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