Job Description
Join a down-to-earth, Perth-based equipment solutions team located in the NorthLink WA freight corridor that has 20+ years of industry experience in the WA market.
They make earthmoving equipment simple – from acquisitions and disposals to parts, tyres & rims, consultancy and tech – all delivered in a friendly, no-nonsense way.
As our client’s Management Accountant, you will be confident with commercial contracts and client agreements, own job-level costing, forecasting and management reporting across multiple site-facing projects. You will turn numbers into practical commercial insight that lifts margins and keeps operations moving, working side‑by‑side with site teams and leadership to keep financial systems fit for purpose in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused business.
Opportunity
* Lead the implementation and ongoing management of job costing and project financial controls.
* Influence pricing and tender outcomes by providing accurate cost inputs and scenario analysis.
* Take control of commercial contracts and interpret client agreements.
* Deliver KPI reporting and dashboards that drive better decisions on margin, plant utilisation and cash management.
* Identify and implement process improvements that streamline progress claims, plant cost allocation and automated reporting.
* Build strong relationships with project managers, operations and external advisers (auditors, tax agents, bookkeepers).
* Have sound knowledge of basic Human Resources working in a small, fast-changing and dynamic business.
Role Specifics
Position title: Management Accountant
Sector focus: Construction / Civil / Mining / Earthmoving
Remuneration: Salary of between $120,000-$150,000 plus super (pro rata for part‑time) dependent on experience
Reports to: MD / CFO / Finance Director
Hours: Full‑time preferred; part‑time flexible arrangements possible
Experience: 3‑7+ years in a job‑costing environment; CA/CPA qualified or near‑qualified preferred
Tasks Ahead
* Prepare monthly management accounts and produce project/job‑level profit & loss statements with clear variance analysis.
* Implement and maintain job costing systems; set up project budgets and track budget vs actuals for plant, labour and materials.
* Produce rolling cashflow forecasts, perform scenario analysis and provide cost inputs for tender pricing.
* Run month‑end processes including inter‑company allocations, accruals, WIP calculations and capex controls.
* Build and maintain KPI dashboards for leadership (e.g. gross margin by job, plant utilisation, debtor days, cost per hour).
* Support external audits, tax planning and liaise with external accountants and bookkeepers.
* Lead process improvements to automate reporting, improve progress claim workflows and refine plant cost allocations.
Goods You Bring
* CA/CPA qualified or near‑qualified – or an experienced management accountant with demonstrated job costing experience.
* 3‑7+ years’ experience in construction, civil, mining or earthmoving sectors (or closely related project environments).
* Advanced Excel skills; confident with ERP/job costing systems in MYOB Advanced. Those with Monday software experience an advantage but not essential.
* Strong commercial mindset: you translate numbers into operational actions and clear recommendations.
* Proven experience with cashflow modelling, budgeting and cost control across multiple concurrent projects.
* Attention to detail, organised month‑end discipline and ability to communicate results to non‑financial stakeholders.
Benefits
* Competitive salary in the market, plus superannuation (pro rata for those considering part‑time).
* A high‑impact role with visible influence on margin and operational performance.
* Opportunity to shape financial systems and reporting in a growing project business.
* Flexible working arrangements considered for the right candidate.
* Collaborative leadership team and direct access to MD/CFO for fast decision making.
How to Apply
If you have the experience and appetite to be a pivotal part of our client’s dynamic business environment that values proactive problem‑solvers dedicated to operational excellence, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Dani Tamati, Founder and Director, on 0499 841 722.
Note: Only candidates located in Australia, specifically Western Australia, are encouraged to apply.
We are unable to consider candidates based overseas as neither we nor our client offer sponsorship.
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