Project Accountant (Perth)

About the Role ugl is currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented senior project accountant to join our team in Perth. This role is responsible for billing the client while managing WIP and AR balances, establishing and controlling project finances, deep‑diving into data and generating financial reports, providing insight, and leading process improvement in the tracking and management of financial and cost data. It works closely with the finance lead, providing necessary financial support to maximise contract outcomes and allow the business to clearly establish a contract’s likely net financial position at completion. Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and execute client claims and invoicing; manage day‑to‑day debtors and WIP aging and maintain forecasted working capital.
- Assist the finance lead to analyse financial and project information, identifying opportunities/risks and recommending improvements.
- Manage contract management reports including budget and forecasts, utilisation reporting, and any other ad‑hoc analysis as requested; maintain the data integrity of the contract financial data in SAP.
- Manage work breakdown structures (WBS) in SAP.
- Monitor cost code allocations and provide an analysis of cost deviations and corrective measures.
- Prepare any site‑specific journals for cost transfers or accruals at month end.
- Review and ensure all labour and other costs are accounted for.
- Perform month‑end based cost reviews in conjunction with the finance lead.
- Proactively identify and recommend solutions to improve processes.
- Ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures. Qualifications
- Degree and CPA/CA qualified (or equivalent) with 4 years experience in broad financial roles; or 6 years experience in a similar position.
- Advanced Excel and MS skills.
- Strong communication skills (oral & written) including negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels, both internally and externally.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently to organise and prioritise demands, handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously, set and meet deadlines and follow through within a fast‑paced environment with multiple and competing demands.
- Demonstrated capacity and initiative to solve problems with energy and a positive attitude.
- Knowledge of multiple commercial structures, ideally lump‑sum and schedule‑of‑rates contracts. Desirable Skills & Experience
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Experience in using SAP or large ERP systems.
- Robust customer focus, team‑oriented, and results‑driven.
- Energetic with a positive can‑do attitude. What We Offer
- Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement working from home 1‑2 days per week.
- Benefit from 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave.
- Shape your career with an individual development plan.
- Plus much more! ulg is well‑known and respected for providing end‑to‑end engineering, construction and maintenance services within rail, transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. ugl partners with some of the world’s largest blue‑chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. ugl is a member of the CIMIC group of companies. At ugl we value diversity in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature‑aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre‑employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rubb6