Project Accountant

Join a world-class decommissioning project

Why this role

• Work on one of the largest decommissioning projects globally
• Fixed-term opportunity until December 2026 in a high-impact environment
• Develop expertise in complex project financials and large-scale operations

UGL

UGL provides engineering, construction, and maintenance services across industries including oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water, defence, and telecommunications, in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment.

About the role

We are seeking a capable and collaborative Project Accountant to support a major decommissioning project based in our Southbank office, Melbourne. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in ensuring effective financial management across a large-scale and technically complex project, partnering closely with project and commercial teams to deliver accurate reporting and insights.

What we offer

• Hybrid working with flexibility to work from home
• Opportunity to contribute to a globally significant project
• Inclusive and supportive team environment
• Career development through exposure to large-scale project delivery
• Access to UGL employee benefits including health, wellbeing and discount programs

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, monitor and analyse project financials, including budgets, forecasts and cost tracking
• Partner with project teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly reporting, including variance analysis
• Support project governance through compliance with financial controls and processes
• Assist in financial planning, cash flow management and cost control initiatives

About you

• Experience in a project accounting or finance role, ideally within construction, engineering or infrastructure
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Collaborative approach with the ability to build trusted relationships across teams
• Effective communication skills, able to explain financial information clearly
• Relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance or related discipline

About UGL

As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team’s backgrounds, ideas, and work styles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

How to apply

If this role sounds like you, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity.

Please note: As part of the recruitment process, relevant screening checks will be conducted.