About the role

APEM Group Australia is growing, and we’d love you to be part of it!

APEM Group has a great fixed-term opportunity for a financial accounting professional to join our Finance team in Melbourne.

The Financial Accountant is a key business support role working closely with the Finance team and directly reporting to the Financial Controller. The main duties of the role include supporting the Finance team through ‘business-as-usual’ transactional data, month-end procedures and reporting whilst business-wide system projects are in progress. In addition, assist with statutory financial statements and external auditing requests and procedures.

APEM Group is entering an exciting phase of the journey with the group migrating financial systems and creating more efficient financial processes. This role is an excellent opportunity for an accountant to join a growing business, further your career, and make a meaningful impact in a supportive and collaborative environment.

The role is based in our Melbourne office, close to the CBD and easily accessible by public transport.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

- Tertiary qualifications in accountancy or finance (or an equivalent discipline). Part-qualified or fully qualified accountants welcome.
- A minimum of 3 years of accounting experience.
- Experience supporting external financial audits
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- An understanding of financial statements and accounting standards.
- An intermediate level of MS Excel competency (such as the use of accountancy formulas).
- Strong organisation, adaptability and team-coordination skills.




- You must have the right to work in Australia to apply for this job.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in multiple accounting systems desirable.

About us:

APEM Group is leading global environment consultancy providing expert advice to clients in a wide range of industries including water, renewables, infrastructure, marine and ports, transport, construction, and development. Following significant growth journey with operations based in the UK, EU and USA, APEM Group strategically expanded into Australia in early 2024.

Our presence in the Australian market will further enhance the aim of expanding on our consultancy services in both the Australian market and wider Asia Pacific region as part of the next stage of our Global growth journey.

As the Group continues to grow, the role will develop and grow alongside it. You will become a trusted advisor, being called upon when the business is looking to make financial decisions. Your opinion will be valued not only at as a financial expert but also due to your ideas and support in wider business thinking.

Next Steps!

If this prospect sounds like a great fit, we’d love to hear from you!

At APEM, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply – we value potential and are open to supporting your growth.

To apply, please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter that includes three words you’d use to describe yourself.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to learn more, feel free to reach out to our People & Culture team at [email protected]

📌 Financial Accountant (6 months) (Port Melbourne)
🏢 APEM Group
📍 Port Melbourne