At Austral Construction, we’re Driven by people. Defined by delivery.

Our people are at the heart of our success. Guided by our values of Safety, People, Integrity and Excellence, we work together to solve complex challenges and deliver high-quality civil and marine infrastructure across Australia.

With a proud history of delivering for clients across the infrastructure, resources and marine sectors, we offer our people the opportunity to take ownership, build their capability and contribute to projects that make a lasting impact.

Austral Construction is part of Keller Group plc, the world’s largest geotechnical specialist contractor, giving our people the backing of a global organisation while retaining the hands-on culture and delivery focus that defines Austral.

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join our Finance team based in our Perth Head Office.

Reporting to the Senior Project Accountant, the Project Accountant is responsible for performing project accounting activities, including invoicing and monthly reporting, to support the Senior Project Accountant. The role partners closely with Project Managers, Commercial Managers, Senior Leadership, and Finance team to ensure project financial performance is accurately monitored, reported, and optimized.

About the Role

As the Project Accountant, you will manage the day-to-day accounting activities while ensuring compliance with reporting requirements

Your responsibilities will include

- Support Project Financial Performance Reporting

- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting requirements

- Perform the creation of new projects within Pronto ERP following project award and receipt of purchase orders.

- Ensure all project financial information, budgets, revenue expectations, and cost allocations are accurately established.

- Support the Austral Valuation Report (AVR) process, including the review of all AVRs for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and compliance with reporting requirements.





- Ensure project financial status is accurately reflected throughout the project lifecycle, including post completion stages.

- Partner with Project Engineers, Project Managers and Senior Managers across Austral to provide financial insight into project performance, including during the monthly reporting process.

- Maintain timely and accurate invoicing of project claims.

- Assisting in preparation for budgeting, forecasting, business planning, and project reviews.

- Ensure project financial information is accurately reflected in statutory and management reporting.

- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance and project accounting functions.

- Assist with audits, governance reviews, and compliance activities.

About You To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Demonstrated experience as a Project Accountant or similar position.

- Demonstrated practical experience within a financial workplace.

- CA or CPA qualified or near completion

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.

- Previous audit experience (Desirable)

- Experience working with Pronto or a similar ERP system

- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly excel and word

- Strong analytical, reconciliation and problem-solving abilities

- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

- Ability to travel to various project sites as required

- Current Australian drivers licence

What’s on offer:

- Competitive remuneration package,

- Variety of daily tasks,

- Working with a leader in the industry.

If this position sounds like the challenging & rewarding role that you have been seeking, please apply and attach a current CV detailing your suitability for the role.

All applicants will be reviewed for shortlisting. Should your application be shortlisted we will contact you.

Austral Construction is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQ and other diversity groups.

📌 Project Accountant (Perth)
🏢 AUSTRAL CONSTRUCTION
📍 Perth