Job Description

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.

The primary objective of this position is to support to the wider Finance team across general accounting and areas of compliance including assisting with the processes which contribute to the preparation of the monthly reporting, budgeting and forecasting and the production of the half and full year statutory financial statements.

About the role:

• Preparing the monthly BAS returns for the GST group and supporting the preparation of the annual FBT return.
• Coordinating the quarterly audits with KPMG.
• Overseeing vendor set‑ups and approvals completed by the Project Administration team.
• Coordinating the monthly payment claims to VIDA (client).
• Preparing financial statements and monthly reports for joint‑venture entities, as required.

The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:

• Minimum 2-3 years similar work experience in accounting firm or commerce.
• Site-based engineering or construction experience
• Ability to use initiative to work across competing priorities in order to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated advanced skills with Microsoft Excel including spreadsheet creation and the use of formulas and functions
• Viewpoint or similar ERP experience

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.

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

Reference code: 494820

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