- $115k – $125k + Super

- Western Sydney

- On site 5 days, with regular project site visits

This well-established, privately owned construction and infrastructure business has built a strong reputation across Sydney over more than two decades, backed by a full pipeline of major projects and a close-knit finance team. It offers genuine career progression and places real value on the wellbeing of its people.

An exciting current opportunity has arisen for a Financial Accountant to take ownership of statutory reporting and compliance across a busy, project-driven finance function. Reporting to the Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include:

- Own month-end close, including journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations

- Prepare statutory financial statements and support external audit

- Manage BAS, GST, FBT and payroll tax lodgements and reconciliations

- Reconcile project costs, work in progress and retentions alongside project managers





- Maintain the fixed asset register and oversee capital expenditure reporting

- Visit active sites to understand project costs and strengthen reporting accuracy

- Support cash flow reporting and bank reconciliations

- Contribute to process and control improvements across the finance function

To be considered for this role you will have 3–4 years' experience in a similar role, ideally with exposure to construction, contracting or another project-based environment, along with a relevant tertiary degree in accounting or finance. You will be CA or CPA qualified, or near completion, with a solid grasp of statutory reporting and compliance, strong Excel skills, and the confidence to get out to site and build relationships beyond the finance team.

To apply, please submit your resume via the link below quoting reference JP11002. For a confidential discussion, contact Jenny Po at Lawson Elliott on (02) 8274 0***.

📌 Financial Accountant (Sydney)
🏢 Lawson Elliott Recruitment
📍 Sydney