Accountant

Perth-based property development company seeking an experienced Accountant to join our team.

Tasks and duties - to provide day-to-day support to the Accounts Team by assisting in:

• Manage accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and on a timely basis.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and financial reporting.
• Process monthly account reconciliations across multiple entities within the group.
• Allocate and monitor costs across projects, departments, and entities to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with project accounting activities, including budgeting, cost tracking, variance analysis, and financial forecasting.
• Support taxation and compliance requirements, including BAS, PAYG, superannuation, and audit processes.
• Assist in the preparation of management reports and financial analysis for internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with project managers and other departments to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Support the preparation and management of annual budgets across multiple group entities.
• Report directly to the Finance Director and provide regular updates on financial performance, project costs, and compliance matters.

About you:

• Prior experience in property development, construction, or a related project-based industry highly regarded
• Strong technical knowledge of tax, GST, and payroll compliance
• Excellent communication skills — you'll be working directly with the family owners, consultants, and external stakeholders
• High level of discretion and trustworthiness, given the close-knit nature of the business
• Experienced in account payable management and processing
• Proven end-to-end ownership of month-end close and reporting across multiple entities.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

If you are interested in the position, please submit your resume via Seek. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.