Project Accounts Officer – Environmental

Niche is the largest privately-owned specialist biodiversity and heritage consultancy in Australia. We are founded on our shared purpose: to empower people to create a sustainable future. For us our name embodies our sense of purpose. We are convinced there is a niche solution to every environmental social or sustainability challenge our clients projects face. Sometimes that is a solution requiring the combined skills and experience of our diverse community of technical experts and strategic advisors. At Niche we do work that matters and has a lasting and profound impact on our clients our communities our environment. We want to leave a positive legacy on the world and create a sustainable future.

We look for people who have a growth mindset and a positive approach to problem solving who thrive on creating structure and clarity and who lead with both empathy and accountability. You believe that great project delivery is disciplined yet human-centered and you are passionate about making a tangible difference for people and the planet.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accounts Officer to support our project teams. A key focus of this role is ensuring project invoices are prepared accurately approved by Project Managers and issued on time in line with contracts.

You will also play a vital role in tracking budgets monitoring project financials and progress and schedule and provide financial insights and support for new bids and proposals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project managers to invoice projects in a timely manner and in line with project contracts
• Perform end to end project cost management functions including budget tracking variance analysis change management accruals purchase order management and identify emerging risks.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of project budgets and schedules in our PMS
• Monitor project progress and performance against milestones and deadlines
• Support the bid and project lead on all proposal for financial support ensuring project margins are in line with company strategy.

About You

• At least 3 years experience in project accounts or similar
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites
• A proactive team focused attitude with a strong attention to detail

Why Join Niche

• Collaborative supportive work environment
• Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects
• Professional development and career growth support
• Flexible work arrangements

How to Apply

If this sounds like a great fit please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements to

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

Niche is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified candidates of all differences to apply. We also recognise the same recruitment process doesnt fit all so if you require any accommodations or adjustments simply let us know at the time you apply.

To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.

We do not accept Agency representations.