About BMD

BMD is Australia’s leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business. As the largest privately owned civil contractor in Australia, BMD is at the forefront of excellence and its footprint expands globally to the Philippines and United Kingdom. With a commitment to long-term relationships and collaborative contracting setting us apart and through a team of over 2000 skilled professionals, BMD specialises in transformative infrastructure across diverse sectors.

About the Role

As the Project Accountant, you will be supporting one of our major road infrastructure projects delivering the MRPV (Major Road Projects Victoria) initiative in Melbourne. You will work closely with the Commercial team and wider project team in the provision of management and cost accounting and be responsible for the integrity of the projects accounts.

The successful applicant will;

• Ensure appropriate application of project cost coding structure for all costs incurred
• Manage the accrual process and prepare journal for project accruals and adjustments
• Ensure timely submission and assist in preparation of progress claim and tax invoice to client
• Provide detailed, accurate and relevant reporting and commentary by the specified deadlines on forecasts, budget and cash flow to the project team and corporate finance team
• Ensure robust financial reporting across the project delivery team
• Management of Project Bank Account in accordance with MRPV requirements
• Provide finance support to project management team
• Meet all month end deadlines
• Review current processes for management accounts preparation and provide recommendation for streamlining across the business
• Be responsible for the accounting integrity of the project accounts and general ledger
• Standard Site hours as required from the project - North Blackburn site location 

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with:

• Tertiary qualification in an accounting related discipline
• 5+ years post graduate experience
• CPA/CA qualification is highly regarded
• Previous experience in the construction industry highly regarded
• Experience with Victorian government infrastructure projects preferred

Benefits
We believe our people do their best work when they feel supported — personally and professionally. That’s why we offer benefits that go beyond the basics:

• grow your career with specialised learning and development programs
• be recognised at our annual employee awards event and through our Thrive reward and recognition platform
• prioritise wellbeing with mental health support and discounted gym access
• support your family with paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers and flexible work arrangements available
• access perks with novated leasing, specialised Power Perks and discounts with hundreds of retailers.

Diversity and inclusion

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer providing a flexible and inclusive workplace.

So, join our team, be yourself and help us power futures and create legacies.

We’re a purpose and values-led business guided by our values of family, empowered, collaborative and driven. For further details on what makes BMD unique, head to https://www.bmdgroup.global/careers