About the Business
We are a well-established contracting business specialising in constructing walls and ceilings. With multiple projects running concurrently across Queensland, we need a hands‐on Accountant to manage project finances, cash flow, and compliance. This is a full‐time, permanent role reporting directly to the Financial Controller.
About the Company
Contract Management Services Pty Ltd is a privately owned contracting business operating across Queensland and Northern New South Wales for over 25 years. We pride ourselves on delivering quality projects safely and on budget. We offer a supportive, down‐to‐earth team workplace.
Key Responsibilities
* Assisting in formulating budgetary and accounting policies specific to project‐based contracting.
* Preparing financial statements for presentation to directors, management, shareholders, and statutory bodies.
* Conducting financial investigations, preparing reports, undertaking audits, and advising on matters such as business acquisitions, mergers, capital financing, suspected fraud, insolvency, and taxation.
* Examining operating costs and organisations' income and expenditure – including job costing, subcontractor costs, and materials variance.
* Providing assurance about the accuracy of information contained in financial reports and their compliance with statutory requirements (including BAS, GST, and payroll tax).
* Providing financial and taxation advice on business structures, plans, and operations – including trust structures commonly used in contracting.
* Preparing taxation returns for individuals and organisations.
* Liaising with financial institutions and brokers to establish funds management arrangements – including project finance and equipment leasing.
* Introducing and maintaining accounting systems, and advising on the selection and application of computer‐based accounting systems – including job management and project accounting software.
* Maintaining internal control systems – including subcontractor payment compliance and retention management.
* May appraise cash flow and financial risk of capital investment projects – including fleet and plant equipment purchases.
Relevant Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in accounting, Commerce, or Finance.
* CPA or CA qualification (or working towards) is strongly preferred.
Relevant Skills
* Proficiency with Xero, MYOB, or Jonas Premier – experience with job costing or project accounting modules is essential.
* Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modelling).
* Understanding of construction contract accounting (progress claims, retentions, variations) is highly desirable.
* Knowledge of Australian tax, BAS, and superannuation obligations for subcontractors.
Relevant Experience
* Minimum 2+ years of experience in a general accounting role.
* Experience in a contracting, construction, trades, or project‐based environment is highly regarded but not essential if you are a fast learner.
* Experience preparing financial reports and tax returns for a small‐to‐medium business.
Pay
$80,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Benefits
* Maternity leave
* Parental leave
Work Location: In person
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