Senior Finance / Project Accountant

Senior Financial / Project Accountant | Renewable Energy

Melbourne, VIC | Up to AU$100/hour + SUPER | Hybrid: 4 Days WFH / 1 Day Office

6-12 Month Contract | Full-time Hours | Opportunity to Permanent

About the Company

Our client is a global renewable energy business with a growing presence in the Australian market.

The organisation is actively involved in large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects and continues to expand its renewable energy operations and project portfolio.

About the Role

An opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Financial / Project Accountant to join a lean Melbourne finance team and work closely with the Financial Controller.

The position combines core financial accounting with project-related reporting and is open to candidates from either a Senior / Financial Accountant background or a Project Accountant background.

This is initially a 6-12 month contract working full-time hours, with the opportunity to transition into a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Support month-end close and prepare accurate financial reporting for the Financial Controller.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, journals and supporting month-end schedules.
• Assist with BAS preparation and routine finance compliance requirements.
• Support the preparation of financial reports and management reporting.
• Investigate accounting discrepancies and ensure financial records are complete and accurate.

Project Accounting

• Provide finance support across renewable energy and other project-based activities.
• Maintain accurate project financial records, reconciliations and reporting schedules.
• Work with project and operational stakeholders to ensure financial information is captured correctly.
• Support project-related reporting and financial analysis for the Financial Controller.
• Assist with finance requirements across different stages of project delivery.

Finance Operations & Controls

• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation in SAP.
• Assist with audit queries, financial controls and ad hoc reporting requirements.
• Support the Financial Controller across day-to-day finance priorities.
• Review finance data and identify inconsistencies requiring investigation.
• Contribute to improvements in finance processes, reporting and data quality.

Stakeholder Support

• Work closely with the Financial Controller and Finance Assistant within a lean finance function.
• Partner with project teams and internal stakeholders to resolve accounting and reporting matters.
• Provide timely and practical finance support to the broader business.
• Assist with ad hoc finance projects and business requirements during the contract period.

Skills & Experience

• Currently operating at Senior Accountant, Financial Accountant or Project Accountant level.
• Strong hands‑on experience with month‑end close, balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Experience preparing BAS and supporting routine finance compliance activities.
• Project accounting or project‑based industry exposure within property, infrastructure, renewable energy or a comparable environment would be highly regarded.
• Strong SAP experience and confidence working with financial data and reporting systems.
• Ability to work independently and support a Financial Controller within a lean finance team.
• Strong attention to detail, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Mandarin language skills would be advantageous but are not essential.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of up to $100 per hour + SUPER.
• 6-12 month contract with opportunity to transition into a permanent role.
• Full-time working hours.
• Four days working from home and only one day per week in the office.
• Direct exposure to the Financial Controller within a lean finance team.
• Opportunity to work within the BESS and renewable energy sector.
• Immediate-start candidates will be highly regarded.

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