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 cooperative, 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 reportingPrepare financial reconciliations, journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet accountsSupport accounts receivable, invoicing,



claims processing and cash collection activitiesMonitor financial data integrity and maintain compliance with financial controls and governance requirementsPrepare financial analysis, reports and variance commentary for management reviewAssist with internal and external audits and broader finance compliance requirementsBuild positive working relationships with operational teams, client representatives, subcontractors and finance stakeholdersIdentify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and automationEnsure financial activities align with BGIS policies, accounting standards and contractual requirementsProvide financial and operational insights that support informed business decisions
Education, Experience & Skills
Essential
A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related disciplineAt least five years' experience in an Assistant Accountant, Management Accountant, Financial Analyst or similar finance positionExperience supporting month-end reporting, reconciliations, budgeting and forecastingExperience across accounts payable, accounts receivable and cashflow processesStrong financial, commercial, analytical and reconciliation skillsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using financial reporting systemsStrong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial informationClear and considerate communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across finance, operations and client teamsAn interest in process improvement, effective financial controls and automation opportunitiesFull working rights in Australia
Desirable
CPA or CA membership, or substantial progress towards completionExperience within facilities management, construction,



property services or maintenance environmentsExperience supporting a large or complex service delivery contractFamiliarity 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 arrangementCareer development opportunities within a global organisationA supportive and inclusive team environmentMeaningful work supporting residential properties and local communitiesExposure to a diverse contract and newly established financial operationsSpot recognition vouchers and a $2,000 employee referral bonusAccess to Flare discounts across retailers, energy providers, utilities and moreFitness Passport access for you and your family at participating gyms and aquatic centres nationwideEmployee Assistance Program, wellbeing initiatives and optional annual flu vaccination vouchersTwo paid volunteer days each yearCareer opportunities through secondments and internal mobilityEndorsed by WORK180 as an employer of choice for womenRecognised by WORK180 as a Top 5 Employer for career development opportunitiesRecognised 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 opportunity employer.
We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
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