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We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger, in building the future we want. 

We are now seeking a driven Financial Accounting Manager to join our national finance team based in Eight Mile Plains. This newly created critical position offers the opportunity to take charge of our group’s financial accounting, reporting, and compliance — playing a key role in shaping the future of financial governance at Seymour Whyte.

As the Financial Accounting Manager, you will lead the preparation and consolidation of Seymour Whyte’s financial and statutory reporting across the Group. You will bring your strong technical knowledge, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills to oversee financial compliance, manage audits, and deliver insights to support senior decision-making.

About the role:

• Lead the preparation of general-purpose financial statements for the Group and its subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Drive the month-end, quarterly, and year-end close processes, delivering accurate and timely financial outcomes.
• Manage compliance reporting, internal controls, and external audit across the Group.
• Oversee the general ledger and ensure compliance with accounting standards and VINCI Group policies.
• Champion process improvement initiatives and conducting risk reviews to strengthen financial governance.
• Mentor and develop finance team members while driving continuous improvement in financial processes.

The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting or Business with CA or CPA membership.
• Over 10 years of experience in financial accounting, ideally from a commercial finance role within a vibrant, growth-focused environment.
• Strong technical financial acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and external auditors.
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.

We have a range of additional benefits available for our employees:

• Health & Wellbeing – discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, wellness discounts, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP).
• Time for life / Work life balance – birthday leave, purchased leave program, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements.
• Financial wellbeing – competitive remuneration, annual performance bonuses, salary continuance insurance and employee share program.
• Career development – training, mentoring programs, and leadership development program.

Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

Next steps:

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role.
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
• Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia.

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To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au

Reference code: 494480

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.