Harry Maxwell is partnering with a major organisation within Australia’s construction and resources sector, an environment recognised for delivering complex civil works, large scale infrastructure and supporting development across mining and energy. We are seeking a Financial Accountant who will play a critical role in producing accurate, timely and meaningful financial reporting that supports operational performance and corporate decision making.

This is a hands-on role suited to an accountant who thrives on ownership, precision and continuous improvement. You will work closely with the General Manager Finance and a peer Financial Accountant to deliver consolidated financial statements, maintain strong financial controls, manage statutory compliance and support budgeting, forecasting and corporate reporting. The role requires someone who actively analyses, reconciles, prepares and improves financial information rather than simply reviewing it.

About the role

- Prepare monthly consolidated profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow and supporting notes
- Complete timely balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Maintain fixed asset registers, capitalisation processes and monthly Capex reporting
- Perform daily bank reconciliations and ensure integrity of the general ledger
- Support external audit processes with accurate and timely information
- Assist with internal financial control improvements and ERP system enhancements




- Maintain the AASB 16 lease schedule including additions, modifications and disposals • Prepare monthly departmental overhead forecasts and assist with annual budgeting
- Provide financial information for tenders, project closeouts and Board reporting
- Prepare statutory returns including BAS, FBT, ABS surveys, payment times reporting and TPAR
- Support insurance renewals, corporate cost allocations and daily cash reporting
- Ensure bank payments meet cut off times and critical payments are managed appropriately
- Contribute to continuous improvement, financial governance and cross functional collaboration

Key requirements

- Tertiary qualification in Accounting or Commerce
- CA or CPA qualified
- Minimum five years’ experience in financial accounting within a commercial organisation
- Strong understanding of accounting standards, financial principles and ERP systems
- Advanced Excel capability and strong proficiency across MS Office
- High attention to detail with robust analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments • Self motivated, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
- Experience in construction, resources or project-based environments is advantageous • Pragmatic, solutions focused and comfortable working with incomplete information
- Values accuracy, integrity, continuous improvement and clear financial governance

📌 Financial Accountant (Perth)
🏢 Harry Maxwell
📍 Perth