Project Accountant

About Woods Bagot – Architecture for Worlds Ahead

We design places that meet the challenges and opportunities of our rapidly changing world. Our commitment to exploration, impact and community creates enduring, forward‑thinking outcomes, unlocking humanity’s highest potential.

With a global design culture devoted to creativity, resilience, and purpose – we ensure every project contributes to our client’s vision, inspiring future generations.

About the Role

The role of the Project Accountant is to manage activities relating to project accounting, studio’s administration, management accounting, and to provide support to Studio Executive, Stream Leaders and Project Leaders across the Sydney Hub (Sydney, Brisbane and Perth Studio).

In addition, the general overview of key responsibilities includes but not limited to:

• Administrating project accounting and reporting for the studio including but not limited to revenue recognition, billing, maintaining percentage complete, project revenue and resources forecasting, and project reconciliation.
• Supporting the Studio Leadership, Project Leader and staff on all project finance related matters and ensuring all financial requests for information are delivered within the required time frame to the standard expected.
• Follow through and resolution of further information/clarification on requests that may be conflicting or may not be able to be met within the given time frame to effectively prioritise tasks.
• Understanding and utilising the broader finance network to support your role in conjunction with the Regional Finance Manager.

The successful candidate will have previous proven experience managing budgets and finances for multiple large-scale commercial projects. The individual will also possess the relevant bachelor’s degree and CA/CPA qualification.

In addition, you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• 4+ years in an accounting role, with experience in project accounting.
• A high level of skill in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook.
• Knowledge of BST project management system is highly desirable.
• High level of attention to detail with rigorous follow up.
• Ability to prioritise tasks & manage time effectively.
• Ability to work well within a team as well as autonomously.
• Agile and able to adapt to change.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.

How to Apply

Please submit your up-to-date resume via our Project Accountant job post. Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or names from agencies.

Mandatory requirement: It is an essential requirement that at the time of applying for this position applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia (an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident).

Inspiration. Innovation. Inclusiveness. We are Woods Bagot.

Woods Bagot is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

At Woods Bagot, we are committed to creating an environment where difference is celebrated, valued, and respected, practices are equitable, and our people feel like they belong. We accept that none of us is smarter than all of us. We believe building a diverse workforce is the foundation to creativity and innovative design – it is only by working together that we can realise the potential of our people, clients, and communities around us. Through our inclusive leadership and our truly global studio network of strategists, experience designers and scientists, you will find your voice and have the support and flexibility required to bring your whole self to work and build an exceptional career.