Organisation Profile
Our client is a well-established, nationally recognised infrastructure business, with a strong, live project pipeline.
With a values-driven, family-style culture, the business has a genuine track record of developing people internally and investing in its finance function as it continues to grow.
Role Overview
This is a broad, commercially focused Financial Accountant role, reporting directly to the Financial Controller.
Rather than sitting purely in compliance, you'll be a genuine business partner to operational leaders.
Providing the financial and commercial insight that shapes decision-making across live projects and the wider business.
This is a strong first move for those from Big4/Mid Tier backgrounds looking to step into industry with real commercial exposure.
From statutory and tax compliance through to budgeting, forecasting, capital reviews and commercial/contract advisory support.
Key Responsibilities
Meet Group financial reporting requirements
Analyse and manage project work-in-progress and work-in-hand schedules
Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly
Manage statutory and taxation matters including GST, PAYG, payroll tax, income tax and annual declarations
Manage overheads to budget and drive achievement of overhead savings
Work closely with operational management to provide monthly P&L; and cash-flow forecasts, and analyse trends
Manage the divisional annual budget process
Provide sound financial and commercial advice to the business
Advise and support business unit managers with reporting, project reviews, forecasts and strategy
Advise on the financial implications of contractual issues,



supporting decision-making on contracts, deeds and other agreements
Review capital requirements with the business
Actively participate in system and process improvements
Why This Role Stands Out
A genuine first step into industry, with commercial exposure well beyond what most Financial Accountant roles offer
Direct partnering with operational leaders, not just month-end compliance
Broad remit spanning reporting, tax, budgeting, forecasting and contract/commercial advisory
Backed by a national business with a strong, live project pipeline across multiple states
Values-driven, family-style culture with a real focus on developing people and internal career growth
Ideal Candidate
You're from Big 4 or mid-tier or someone with strong infrastructure experience ready to step into a genuinely broad, commercial role rather than a narrow compliance function.
You think commercially, are comfortable getting close to the operational side of a business, and want to build direct relationships with non-finance stakeholders from day one.
Key Requirements
Big 4 or mid-tier trained, currently in practice and looking to make your first move into industry or strong infrastructure expereince
CA/CPA qualified
Tertiary qualification in accounting, commerce or business
Good working knowledge of financial processes, accounting principles and tax concepts, with the ability to analyse and reconcile accounts
Advanced Excel skills
Excellent attention to detail, organisation and communication skills
Comfortable working independently and under pressure in a fast-paced setting
Full working rights in Australia
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📌 Financial Accountant | Infrastructure | Big 4/Mid-Tier (Melbourne)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Melbourne