Manage end-to-end project accounting, reporting and financial controls for key projects.
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Through long-term partnerships, we connect the right people (You) with the right opportunities to shape careers and drive change in Australia and beyond.
Synergie Australia is seeking an experienced
Senior Project Accountant
for a trusted client based in St Leonards, NSW.
The important parts:
Pay:
$*****per hour + Super
Duration:
2 November **** to 31 January ****, with possible extension
Location:
St Leonards, NSW
Hours:
38 hours per week
Work arrangement:
One to two remote days per week may be considered once you are fully trained and working independently
What you will be required to do:
You'll manage end-to-end accounting and financial management across assigned projects, ensuring accurate results, robust controls and clear visibility of performance throughout the project lifecycle.
This is a hands on senior role requiring sound accounting judgement and confident collaboration with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Managing project accounting across setup, revenue and cost accounting, accruals, journals, reconciliations and financial close
Delivering accurate and timely month-end and year-end results, adjustments and supporting controls
Ensuring revenue and costs are recognised in the correct period and investigating material margin variances
Managing project billing, work in progress, receivables and issues affecting cash collection
Preparing and reviewing project financial reports and explaining key performance movements
Maintaining compliance with accounting standards, finance policies, internal controls and audit requirements
Identifying financial risks, control gaps and data quality issues, and driving timely resolution
Providing technical accounting guidance and quality review across project activities
To be successful in the role you will:
Strong knowledge of accounting standards,



financial controls and general ledger reconciliations
Demonstrated experience in senior project accounting or a closely related role
A sound understanding of project accounting concepts and the link between operational and financial performance
The ability to analyse gross margin, overhead ratios, fixed and variable costs, and other performance drivers
Experience partnering with project managers and both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills
A collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively as part of a broader finance team
SAP financial systems experience is highly regarded
Experience with lifecycle management contracts is desirable
What's on offer for you:
Competitive hourly rate of up to $60 plus superannuation
Short-term contract with the possibility of extension
Opportunity to take ownership of end‐to‐end accounting across significant projects
Collaborative role partnering with senior project and finance stakeholders
Potential for one to two remote working days per week once established in the role
Convenient St Leonards location
Synergie Australia delivers a full 360 recruitment solution, consisting of
temporary
and
permanent recruitment services
, and more.
Safety
is of the highest priority, and Synergie Australia prides itself on fostering a culture that champions guidance and care in the workforce.
Beyond recruitment, Synergie Australia is motivated to improve everyday standards within the working landscape so people can thrive today, and in the future.
This approach delivers real change to communities by improving workplaces, local economies, inequalities, and changes to the climate.
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📌 Senior Project Manager – Major Projects (Sydney)
🏢 Synergie Group
📍 Sydney