BGIS, Community Housing and Property Services – Melbourne VIC
Assistant Accountant – South-East Melbourne
Location:
South-East Metropolitan Melbourne, VIC
Company:
BGIS, Community Housing and Property Services
Employment Type:
Permanent Full-Time, Hybrid, Core Business Hours
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About BGIS
BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across property, infrastructure and essential services. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of safety, quality and operational excellence.
With significant growth continuing across Victoria, we are creating new opportunities to support a recently acquired client and an important portfolio of residential properties across South-East Melbourne.
Purpose of the Role
BGIS is seeking an experienced
Assistant Accountant
to support the financial management, governance and reporting requirements of this newly established contract.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support a broad range of financial activities, including accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, claim validation, reconciliations, forecasting and month-end reporting. You will work collaboratively with operational teams, finance stakeholders and client representatives to maintain financial accuracy, integrity and contractual compliance.
This is an opportunity to contribute to a significant community-focused property portfolio while helping establish effective financial processes and controls for a newly acquired client.
The ideal candidate will be collaborative, analytical and detail-oriented, with a thoughtful approach to stakeholder relationships and a genuine commitment to accurate, timely and high-quality financial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Support month-end, forecasting and budgeting activities to enable accurate and timely financial reporting
Prepare financial reconciliations, journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet accounts
Support accounts receivable, invoicing, claims processing and cash collection activities
Monitor financial data integrity and maintain compliance with financial controls and governance requirements
Prepare financial analysis,



reports and variance commentary for management review
Assist with internal and external audits and broader finance compliance requirements
Build positive working relationships with operational teams, client representatives, subcontractors and finance stakeholders
Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and automation
Ensure financial activities align with BGIS policies, accounting standards and contractual requirements
Provide financial and operational insights that support informed business decisions
Education, Experience & Skills
A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline
At least five years' experience in an Assistant Accountant, Management Accountant, Financial Analyst or similar finance position
Experience supporting month-end reporting, reconciliations, budgeting and forecasting
Experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable and cashflow processes
Strong financial, commercial, analytical and reconciliation skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using financial reporting systems
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial information
Clear and considerate communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across finance, operations and client teams
An interest in process improvement, effective financial controls and automation opportunities
Full working rights in Australia
CPA or CA membership, or substantial progress towards completion
Experience within facilities management, construction, property services or maintenance environments
Experience supporting a large or complex service delivery contract
Familiarity with contractual claims, invoicing and financial governance requirements
Workplace Arrangements
This is a permanent full-time position based in South-East Metropolitan Melbourne and operating during core business hours.




A hybrid working arrangement is available post Go Live, providing a balance between workplace collaboration and working remotely.
Why Join BGIS?
This is an opportunity to join BGIS at an exciting stage of growth and become part of a newly established team supporting an important community-focused property portfolio.
Key Benefits Include:
Hybrid working arrangement
Career development opportunities within a global organisation
A supportive and inclusive team environment
Meaningful work supporting residential properties and local communities
Exposure to a diverse contract and newly established financial operations
Spot recognition vouchers and a $2,000 employee referral bonus
Access to Flare discounts across retailers, energy providers, utilities and more
Fitness Passport access for you and your family at participating gyms and aquatic centres nationwide
Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing initiatives and optional annual flu vaccination vouchers
Two paid volunteer days each year
Career opportunities through secondments and internal mobility
Endorsed by WORK180 as an employer of choice for women
Recognised by WORK180 as a Top 5 Employer for career development opportunities
Recognised as a Top 101 Workplace for Women in **** by WORK180
As a global leader in facilities management, asset management, project delivery and workplace solutions, BGIS manages over 50,000 client locations worldwide and employs more than 10,000 people globally. We work across some of Australia's most important sectors, including Government, Healthcare, Education, Defence, Commercial Property and Critical Environments.
BGIS is an equal prospect employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.
Be part of a newly established team delivering meaningful financial and operational outcomes across an important community-focused property portfolio.
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📌 Assistant Accountant (Melbourne)
🏢 BGIS, Community Housing and Property Services
📍 Melbourne