Senior Project Accountant – Sydney CBD
Location: Sydney CBD, NSW
Company: BGIS, Finance Team
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid (3 Days Office, 2 Days WFH)
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About BGIS
BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to clients across various industries. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.
Purpose of the Role
BGIS is seeking an experienced Senior Project Accountant to support the financial management, reporting, and commercial performance of our growing Advisory Services portfolio. Reporting directly to the Finance Lead, you will work collaboratively with project teams, operational stakeholders, and finance colleagues to deliver accurate project accounting, forecasting, reporting, and financial insights.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships as much as they enjoy working with numbers. You'll partner with Project Managers and stakeholders across Australia to gather information, provide guidance, support financial understanding, and help ensure projects are tracked accurately throughout their lifecycle.
As BGIS continues to grow, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to a highly collaborative and supportive team environment where knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and professional development are encouraged.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and update Work in Progress (WIP) reporting using project data provided by Project Managers.
- Prepare monthly client billings, revenue accruals, expense accruals, and supporting documentation.
- Assist with Percentage of Completion (PoC) calculations and project revenue recognition activities.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Support month-end reporting activities, including reconciliations, margin analysis, and financial reporting.
- Prepare and contribute to cash flow reporting and project financial analysis.
- Partner with Project Managers to provide guidance on budgets, project costs, and financial processes.
- Support audit activities by preparing documentation and responding to information requests.
- Deliver financial training and support to operational stakeholders where required.
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting, controls, and financial processes.
Education, Experience & Skills
Essential:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in accounting, finance, or project accounting roles (all levels encouraged to apply)
- Demonstrated experience preparing Percentage of Completion (PoC) calculations.
- Strong understanding of IFRS 15 and project revenue recognition principles.
- Experience preparing financial reports, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end reporting.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial information and provide meaningful insights.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, along with proficiency in Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
- CA or CPA qualified or actively working towards completion.
Desirable:
- Experience within project-based environments such as construction, engineering, consulting, professional services, or project management.
- Experience with ERP systems, project accounting software, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.
- Experience supporting Project Managers and operational teams with financial guidance.
- Experience delivering financial training to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong interest in continuous improvement and process enhancement initiatives.
Workplace Flexibility
To support your growth, this position will initially be based from our Sydney World Square office, conveniently located in the CBD and close to public transport. Following training, you will enjoy a hybrid working arrangement of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
Why Join BGIS?
Key Benefits Include:
✔ Spot recognition vouchers and $2,000 employee referral bonus.
✔ Access to Flare for discounts across retailers, energy, utilities & much more!
✔ Fitness Passport (access for you and your family to gyms and aquatic centres nationwide), employee discounts, and optional yearly paid flu vaccination vouchers
✔ AFR Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025
✔ Winner of Inspiring Workplaces Award 2025
✔ Career progression through secondments & internal mobility
✔ Recognised by WORK180 as a Top 5 Employer for career development opportunities
✔ Endorsed by Work180 as an employer of choice for women
✔ Health perks including EAP, wellness programs & flu vaccinations
How to Apply
If you are a proactive, skilled, and engaging Project Accounting professional looking to join a forward-thinking company, we would love to hear from you!
BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Eligibility
To be successful in the role, applicants must have full working rights in Australia.
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