Project Accountant - Property & Investments

Job Summary

Own the numbers across a diverse portfolio of property projects in a broad, hands-on role with genuine end-to-end responsibility.

Key Selling Points

- Take end-to-end ownership of a portfolio of projects and entities

- Gain broad exposure across property, investments and project finance

- Join an established group offering variety, complexity and career development

About the Opportunity

An established privately owned property and investment group is seeking a capable Project Accountant to join its finance team in Southbank.

This is an chance to take genuine ownership of the accounting for a portfolio of property projects and investment entities. Rather than performing one narrow part of the finance cycle, you will manage the numbers from day-to-day transactional oversight through to monthly reporting, project analysis and year-end preparation.

The group operates across a diverse and active portfolio, giving you exposure to different projects, entity structures, funding arrangements and commercial stakeholders.

Your Role

Working closely with senior members of the finance team and key stakeholders across the business, you will be responsible for the end-to-end accounting and financial reporting of your assigned portfolio.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Managing the end-to-end accounting for a portfolio of property projects and entities

- Preparing monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals and prepayments





- Maintaining accurate general ledgers and ensuring transactions are recorded in the correct entities and projects

- Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations

- Monitoring project expenditure, commitments and costs against budgets

- Preparing project reports, cash flow updates and financial analysis

- Managing intercompany transactions, project funding and loan reconciliations

- Supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable and payment processes across your portfolio

- Preparing BAS and other statutory compliance workpapers

- Preparing comprehensive year-end workpapers, reconciliations and supporting schedules

- Assisting with annual financial statements, tax compliance and external audits

- Responding to queries from auditors, tax advisers and other external stakeholders

- Working with project and investment teams to ensure financial information is complete, accurate and timely

- Identifying opportunities to strengthen processes, reporting and financial controls

About You

You will be a hands-on accountant who enjoys taking ownership, resolving issues and understanding the commercial activity behind the numbers.

You will ideally have:

- At least three years' experience in financial, management or project accounting





- A degree in accounting, commerce or a related discipline

- CA or CPA qualification, or be working towards completion

- Experience managing the accounting cycle through to month-end reporting

- Strong balance sheet reconciliation and year-end workpaper preparation skills

- Sound knowledge of accrual accounting, intercompany transactions and general ledger management

- Strong Microsoft Excel skills

- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines

- The confidence to investigate discrepancies and follow matters through to resolution

- A proactive, organised and collaborative approach

Experience within property development, construction, investments or a multi-entity environment would be highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

This role offers considerably more breadth than a traditional financial accounting position. You will take ownership of your own portfolio while gaining exposure to the financial and commercial lifecycle of property projects and investments.

You will also benefit from:

- A varied role with genuine end-to-end responsibility

- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects, entities and investments

- The opportunity to work closely with experienced finance and commercial professionals

- Broader experience across project reporting, financial reporting, tax and treasury

- Modern offices located in Southbank

- Opportunities to develop as the group and its investment portfolio continue to evolve

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📌 Project Accountant – Property & Investments (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne