" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eProject Accountant | 12 month contract | Up to $170,000 package | ASX\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"18687\"\u003e Management Accounting \u0026amp; Budgeting \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"18689\"\u003e Melbourne \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"18690\"\u003e Permanent \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 20/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eHigh profile role supporting major technology and transformation projects\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eASX listed financial services organisation in a period of record growth\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e6-12 month fixed-term contract, potential for permanency | Hybrid | CBD based\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHigh profile role supporting major technology and transformation projects\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eASX listed financial services organisation in a period of record growth\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e6-12 month fixed-term contract, potential for permanency | Hybrid | CBD based\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Opportunity\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Our client is an ASX listed financial services organisation. They recorded record growth in FY26, with revenue and funds under management growing by over 25%\u003cbr\u003e With a strong pipeline of major projects underway, they are seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join their finance team.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys partnering with project, technology and senior stakeholders while bringing rigour to project budgeting, capitalisation and reporting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The role will start as a 6\u0026ndash;12 month fixed-term contract, with potential to become permanent. Flexible hybrid working is on offer, with 2\u0026ndash;3 days per week in their Collins Street office.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Challenge\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReporting to the Head Of Finance, your key responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeveloping and maintaining project budgets, forecasts, cash-flow profiles and approved financial baselines\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonitoring actuals, commitments and accruals, and preparing variance analysis with recommended corrective action\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting project managers with cost estimates, business cases, change requests and scenario analysis\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetermining operating versus capital treatment and managing capitalisation, asset registers, amortisation and impairment reviews\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreparing month-end journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreparing monthly project financial reports for steering committees, sponsors and senior management\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePartnering with Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit and external audit to ensure strong financial governance and controls\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Expertise\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Please consider expressing interest in this position if you have the following:\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCA or CPA qualified with at least three years\u0026rsquo; experience in project accounting or management accounting; PMO finance experience well regarded\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience supporting large technology, transformation, regulatory or product launch projects\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBackground in banking, insurance, investment, superannuation or another regulated environment is desirable\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, month end accounting, capitalisation and financial controls\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvanced Excel skills; experience with Workday or project portfolio tools is advantageous\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe ability to explain financial concepts clearly and constructively challenge assumptions with non-finance stakeholders\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Next Step:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Thomas Burt for a confidential discussion on 0427 465 934 Or alternatively please apply per the link below.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout ThompsonCook\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt ThompsonCook, we build long-term relationships with Australia\u0027s leading accounting and finance professionals. We specialise exclusively in Accounting \u0026amp; Finance recruitment across Melbourne and Sydney, partnering with organisations ranging from high-growth private businesses to some of Australia\u0027s best-known organisations.\u003cbr\u003eWe recruit across:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChief Financial Officers, Treasury, Tax \u0026amp; Audit Leaders\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinance Managers \u0026amp; Financial Controllers\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinancial \u0026amp; Management Accountants\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccounts Payable, Accounts Receivable \u0026amp; Payroll\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e We provide both permanent and contract recruitment solutions, helping our clients secure the very best finance talent in the market.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThompsonCook | We Only Do Accounting | Focused on Melbourne \u0026amp; Sydney\u003c/strong\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4479830\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "