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The Company

Join a well-established and rapidly growing consumer-focused organisation on a 12-month contract. Operating across multiple international markets, the business has built a strong reputation for innovation, continuous improvement and customer excellence.
This role offers the opportunity to work within a high-performing finance team while contributing to the ongoing growth and development of the organisation.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Lead and working closely with senior finance stakeholders, this position plays a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, maintaining robust controls and supporting month-end processes across the business. This is a hands‑on role suited to a technically capable accountant who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage month‑end activities, reconciliations and general ledger integrity
- Prepare weekly and monthly sales and profit & loss reporting
Support financial controls, accruals, revenue recognition and expense allocations
- Assist with statutory reporting, audit requirements and compliance obligations
- Identify and implement process improvement opportunities across the finance function

About You

- CA or CPA qualified, or nearing completion
- Proven experience in a Financial Accountant or Senior Accountant position
- Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations and month‑end processes
- Experience working within a fast‑paced, multi‑entity or high‑growth environment
- Strong stakeholder management skills with a proactive and adaptable approach

A growing real estate business is at an exciting stage of its journey. As the business continues to expand its portfolio, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Accountant to play a pivotal role in establishing a high‑performing in‑house finance function.

The Opportunity

- Building and improving accounting processes, controls and reporting frameworks
- Preparing monthly management accounts, consolidated reporting packs and variance analysis
- Managing annual budgets, forecasts, project feasibilities and cash flow reporting
- Accounting for debt facilities, investment transactions, capital contributions and distributions
- Overseeing BAS, payroll tax and other compliance obligations
- Managing month‑end processes, balance sheet reconciliations and fixed asset registers
- Partnering with external advisers, financiers and suppliers
- Supervising and mentoring an Assistant Accountant

About You

- CA or CPA qualification
- Strong technical accounting expertise from audit/business services or property development, real estate, or funds management industries
- Knowledge of Australian taxation and compliance requirements
- A commercial mindset and the ability to translate financial information into meaningful business insights
- A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to thrive in a changing early‑stage business environment

What's on Offer

- Rare opportunity to help shape a finance function in a heavily backed business with robust expansion plans
- Genuine career progression opportunity to Financial Controller position
- Rare combination of technical accounting, commercial involvement and process improvement exposure

Welcome to Exant Advisory: where new ideas flourish and careers thrive.

Are you ready to shape the future of business and make a real difference in the lives of clients? At Exant Advisory (Exant), we believe strong relationships, collaboration, experience and current thinking are the keys to lasting success—for our clients, our team, and you.

Exant combines the multi‑disciplined specialist knowledge expected in a top‑tier firm with the approachability and care factor of an independent firm.

Exant Advisory is a relationship‑focused firm, combining over 40 years’ experience with recent thinking to deliver practical, tailored solutions across accounting, audit, business advisory and business consulting, corporate finance, HR & IR consulting, outsourcing, superannuation, tax and wealth management.

With 14 partners and more than 160 professionals, we collaborate closely with clients to develop bespoke strategies, drawing on our deep expertise and forward‑looking approach. We prioritise people and relationships, investing in the ongoing success of our clients, our team, and the wider community.

Experience. New Thinking.

Who we’re looking for

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and motivated Senior Accountant to within our dedicated agribusiness team. You will be providing tailored financial solutions to the agribusiness sector, empowering farmers, producers and agricultural enterprises to achieve sustainable growth.

About the role

As an experienced member of our team, your job will involve:

- Preparation of financial statements, income tax returns, group tax summary and loan summary for corporate and family groups including Trusts, Companies, Partnerships, Individuals & SMSF’s
- Preparation of payroll tax returns, FBT returns, activity statements
- Working as part of a team where you will work closely with other intermediate and senior business services accountants
- Use Of Xero
- Liaising with clients and other external service providers

About you

The qualities and qualifications we’re looking for include:

- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Business Services within an Australian accounting firm.
- Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree (or equivalent).
- Completion of CA or CPA qualification.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience in delegating and reviewing junior team member’s work.
- Willingness to lead and learn.
- Previous experience working with agribusiness clients is preferred but not essential.
- Demonstrated administrative experience, preferably in a public practice environment
- Experience with Xero Practice Manager preferred
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy of work
- Flexibility to perform different and varied tasks
- The ability to work under pressure and effectively manage time and prioritisation of tasks
- Motivated to work as part of a team in addition to completing individual regular tasks
- Strong problem‑solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to consult with peers.
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Suite.

Discover the benefits of working at Exant

At Exant, your talents are nurtured, your ambitions are celebrated, and your well‑being is our top priority. As a valued member of our team, you’ll experience more than just a job—you’ll find a supportive environment where professional growth and personal fulfillment go hand in hand. From opportunities for ongoing learning to a culture that champions balance and innovation, Exant is dedicated to empowering you every step of the way. Explore the unique advantages of joining our community:

- Employee assistance program
- Flexible arrangements
- Volunteering opportunities
- Employee referral program
- Charity and community events
- Social club and activities
- Discounts on products and services
- Learning and development programs
- Study assistance
- Parental leave payments
- Years of service rewards
- Recognition rewards

Join Us—Shape Your future with Exant

We invite you to discover the opportunity to join a team that challenges the status quo, drives positive change, and makes a real‑world impact every day. Whether you’re just beginning your career or looking to reach new heights, Exant is where your future can flourish.

Experience New Thinking. Experience Exant.

CPB Contractors is Australia’s leading contractor and the largest infrastructure construction company in our region.



Part of the CIMIC Group, we are proud to be constructing Australia’s future and do so collaboratively with our partners and clients.

We hire for careers, not project life. CPB Contractors has more than 50 major infrastructure projects in delivery, across all key sectors of the construction industry, including roads and bridges, rail, tunnelling, defence, airports, buildings and resources, providing you with career opportunities for years to come.

What can our construction projects build for you?

CPB Contractors along with our industry partners has been selected as preferred proponent to deliver two major packages for the Cross River Rail Projects: the Tunnel, Stations and Development (TSD) package and the Rail, Integration and Systems (RIS) package. Cross River Rail is a new 10.2-kilometre rail line from Dutton Park to Bowen Hills, which includes 5.9 kilometres of tunnel under the Brisbane River and the CBD.

The RIS package is crucial to the overall delivery and success of Cross River Rail, and its integration with the Queensland Rail network. RIS will be delivered by the UNITY Alliance which brings CPB Contractors, UGL, AECOM and Jacobs together with partners HASSEL, RCS Australia, Acmena, Martinus Rail and WIRED Overhead Solutions to deliver the full scope of works over the next five years. This includes:

- Rail civil and electrical works
- Brownfield rail surface works primarily to the north of the tunnel, including an upgrade of Exhibition Station and a major augmentation of Mayne Yard
- Upgrade of seven suburban stations to the south
- Rail operational systems works
- Rail signalling works and communication, and integration and commission activities.

Your opportunity

Reporting into the Finance Manager, this role will sit in the project finance team with access to a broad range of finance and operational systems and staff. This role will analyse data from the projects ERP, BI and operational systems and develop meaningful insights for stakeholders across all levels.

Responsibilities will include:

- Review of forecasting model to ensure that the UNITY forecast is consolidated in a robust platform, minimising calculation and data errors
- Engage with stakeholders to improve their cost reporting and forecasting
- Assist in preparing papers for review and approval by the Alliance Leadership Team
- Papers are to set out details of spend, forecast and reasons for the project claiming the costs against the Project Owner
- Assist in month end activities, primarily assisting with cost reviews to identify and correct any costs that are not reimbursable
- Support the Finance Manager with ad-hoc reporting requests

Our minimum requirements for this role are:

- Degree qualified in Commerce / Business majoring in Accounting and/or Finance
- Minimum 2 years working in an FP&A; / Business Partnering role or similar
- Experience working in a large Construction / Engineering / Infrastructure / Property business
- Systems experience especially with BI platforms. Recent hands‑on experience with BI/JDE an advantage but not mandatory
- Advanced Excel and (user friendly) modelling skills
- Ability to structure complex data from a variety of sources to develop insights for executive level management
- Proven ability to drive process improvements and automation not just in a Finance environment but at an operations / project level
- Natural ability to business partner with non-finance teams and build strong relationships
- Analytical and inquisitive nature and a desire to always challenge the norm
- Commercially savvy with business acumen
- Flexible and adaptable to a fast paced and changing environment
- Ability to work autonomously and is self‑motivated
- Strong sense of ethics and values
- Experience working hands‑on in a project environment desirable but not mandatory
- Experience working with preparing (or assisting with) budgets / forecasts for large businesses desirable but not mandatory
- Experience working in Big 4 / mid‑tier accounting firms desirable but not mandatory

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, Veterans and Active Defence Reserve members, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. CPB Contractors is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

We’re always looking for ways to make CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of advantages, including:

- A rewarding career where we support your development, training and promote from within.
- Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career.
- Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company‑funded salary continuance insurance.
- Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.

- Competitive salary and benefits package aligned to experience
- Early finish every Friday (1.30pm)
- Team Activities and Events – Two staff Retreats a Year
- Parental leave support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
- Culture built around learning and development – powered by Go1
- Community minded organisation with Grants through the CoscaOne Foundation

The Role

This is a pivotal role in the business, working with a professional team, providing a service that is more than just numbers focused and encompassing a well‑established client base comprising a broad range of industry and business sectors to turn their vision into value.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide mentorship, training, and ongoing support to Junior and intermediate team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Work alongside the existing Director to manage team and influence outcomes.
- Research of complex technical matters and be solution focused
- Progress to take responsibility and manage a portfolio of clients with direct client contact and maintain strong client relationships over time.
- Communicate with clients and support them with advice.
- Tax return and financial statement preparation for all entity types and larger consolidated groups.
- Tax Advice and structuring recommendations to provide clients with financial strategies to achieve their vision.
- Preparation of general and special purpose statements.
- Preparation of business activity statements for various business structures.
- Liaise with the ATO.
- Ensure jobs are completed satisfying budget and effectively by meeting technical standards and deadlines.
- Work on complex entities engaging a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external to achieve the desired objectives.
- Take responsibility and be proactive with professional development.
- Able to communicate in a straightforward, open non‑judgemental and respectful manner.
- Share the load, understand the culture and goals of the organisation and the team.

Qualifications and Skills (Selection Criteria)

Mandatory:

- CA / CPAQualified – 5 years + in an Australian public practice environment
- Excellenttechnical tax knowledge
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- StrongCommunication, organisationalskills and excellent attention to detail
- Able work independently, be flexible and willing to take on the responsibilities
- Ability to work to deadlines,



continually improve and embrace change, staying connected with evolving world of technology
- Previous management of staff and evidence to support will be highly regarded.

AtCoscawe’re a strong believer in our standard to Activate Growth not only for our clients and the communities we serve but also for our staff. So as part of our team, you can expect a competitive salary package that will reflect the skills and experience you bring, opportunities for further professional development, a community-focused team (with our own foundation), as well as flexible arrangements that are suitable for your role.

You will work in a positive,welcomingand social environment with plenty of events throughout the year to celebrate wins via our Social Club.

The Cosca Way

Cosca is a fantastic place to work, offering a supportive and cooperative environment where employees are valued and encouraged to grow. The firm is committed to maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism and is a great place to work.

The culture at Cosca is defined by a set of principles that emphasise wanting the best for others, doing what they say, and working as one team. This creates a positive and inclusive atmosphere where everyone is motivated to contribute their best.

In terms of business advisory, accounting, and personal wealth solutions, Cosca stands out as one of the leading firms in the region. Cosca offers a comprehensive range of services, including business advice and support, management services, estate planning, wealth and asset management, HR management, and bookkeeping. The team of experienced professionals is dedicated to providing clients with the clarity and support they need to achieve their financial goals.

Overall, Cosca is not just a place to work but a community where employees and clients alike can thrive and succeed.

About the Company
Condor Energy Services is a specialist services provider to the Oil & Gas sector, operating across Australia and international markets.
We work in a project‑driven environment where operational performance, cost control, project visibility and commercial discipline matter. Finance plays an important role in building the systems, reporting and controls that allow the business to understand performance and make better decisions.

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Accountant to join our Finance team in Brisbane.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager , this role will take ownership of project accounting, project performance reporting and financial support across our projects and service lines.

The Finance team has already built a substantial reporting and data architecture across project performance, purchasing, operational reporting and management information using Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, Excel and Power BI.

The opportunity is to work within that foundation, improve it, and help embed it more deeply across the business.
You will work closely with Project Managers, operational leaders and the broader Finance team to provide clear visibility of project performance, strengthen cost control, improve financial discipline and support better commercial decision‑making.

We are looking for someone who enjoys both the accounting and the underlying systems: someone who wants to understand how information flows through the business, why the numbers look the way they do, and how reporting can be made more useful.

What You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will:

- Own the preparation and review of monthly project financial reporting across projects and Project Service Lines.
- Analyse actuals, budgets, forecasts, margins, cost movements and project trends to identify risks, opportunities and areas requiring attention.
- Work closely with Project Managers and operational stakeholders to improve visibility of project performance and financial outcomes.
- Provide clear financial analysis and practical commercial insight to support decision‑making.
- Represent Finance in project and operational meetings.
- Review project inputs, coding, accruals, cost allocations and other information that affects the accuracy of project results.
- Support the preparation and review of project budgets, forecasts and financial projections.
- Use and further develop existing Power BI (not as the developer unless you possess the skillset), Business Central and Excel reporting models .
- Support managers in taking greater ownership of their own financial and operational information.
- Improve data quality, reporting consistency and the underlying logic used across project reporting.
- Identify opportunities to reduce manual work, improve controls and automate recurring finance processes.
- Support the development of more junior project accounting capability as the team grows.
- Proactively identify and escape project financial and commercial risks.

15th September, 2026

About the Company
Condor Energy Services is a specialist services provider to the Oil & Gas sector, operating across Australia and international markets.
We work in a project‑driven workplace where operational performance, cost control, project visibility and commercial discipline matter. Finance plays an important role in building the systems, reporting and controls that allow the business to understand performance and make better decisions.

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Accountant to join our Finance team in Brisbane.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager , this role will take ownership of project accounting, project performance reporting and financial support across our projects and service lines.

The Finance team has already built a substantial reporting and data architecture across project performance, purchasing, operational reporting and management information using Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, Excel and Power BI.

The opportunity is to work within that foundation, improve it, and help embed it more deeply across the business.
You will work closely with Project Managers, operational leaders and the broader Finance team to provide clear visibility of project performance, strengthen cost control, improve financial discipline and support better commercial decision‑making.

We are looking for someone who enjoys both the accounting and the underlying systems: someone who wants to understand how information flows through the business, why the numbers look the way they do, and how reporting can be made more useful.

What You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will:

- Own the preparation and review of monthly project financial reporting across projects and Project Service Lines.
- Analyse actuals, budgets, forecasts, margins, cost movements and project trends to identify risks, opportunities and areas requiring attention.
- Work closely with Project Managers and operational stakeholders to improve visibility of project performance and financial outcomes.
- Provide clear financial analysis and practical commercial insight to support decision‑making.
- Represent Finance in project and operational meetings.
- Review project inputs, coding, accruals, cost allocations and other information that affects the accuracy of project results.
- Support the preparation and review of project budgets, forecasts and financial projections.
- Use and further develop existing Power BI (not as the developer unless you possess the skillset), Business Central and Excel reporting models .
- Support managers in taking greater ownership of their own financial and operational information.
- Improve data quality, reporting consistency and the underlying logic used across project reporting.
- Identify opportunities to reduce manual work, improve controls and automate recurring finance processes.
- Support the development of more junior project accounting capability as the team grows.
- Proactively identify and escape project financial and commercial risks.

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