Project Accountant

The Practice
ASPECT Studios is a purpose orientated design led landscape architecture and urban design practice. With operations across Australia Asia UK and the Middle East our studios believe in the power of design to positively change peoples behaviour and lives the environment and the planet.

Our Sydney Studio is easily accessible by public transport pet-friendly and surrounded by parks and open spaces. Our team believes in the importance of creating a studio environment where an openness to new ideas and collaboration sits in partnership with deep knowledge and expertise. The open plan studio is a beautiful space to work read and see more about our Studio here: Role
The Project Accountant role provides financial oversight and analysis of project and studio performance including WIP billings costs profitability forecasting and variance analysis. You will support project setup and administration ensuring accurate cost and revenue allocation compliant workflows and alignment with internal financial systems and processes.

You will contribute to the following:

• Preparing timely and accurate client invoices in line with agreed project terms and governance requirements
• Processing subconsultant contractor and supplier invoices with appropriate supporting documentation
• Supporting consistent and compliant billing practices across studios
• Monitoring project financial health identifying underperforming projects and supporting escalation and corrective action planning with Studio leadership
• Contributing to regular financial reporting and forecasting to support decisionmaking by Studio Directors Studio Managers and Group Finance
• Supporting accounts receivable management including collection forecasting and assisting with timely cash collection
• Ensuring compliance with internal financial standards IMS processes timesheet requirements company policies and organisational values

About You
If you have demonstrated experience in project-based finance and administration wed like to hear from you!

The successful candidate will have 3 5 years experience in bookkeeping project invoicing and accounts administration ideally in professional services firms.

Although experience in a design firm is not essential demonstrated experience in landscape architecture architecture urban design engineering or construction will be highly regarded.

Were looking for someone who is:

• Strong capability across project invoicing WIP management forecasting and accounts receivable processes
• Demonstrated ability to analyse financial data and communicate insights clearly to nonfinance stakeholders
• Highly organised detailoriented and comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Confident professional communicator with the ability to build collaborative relationships across teams and studios
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using financial and project management systems
• Proactive solutionsfocused mindset with a strong alignment to purpose values and continuous improvement

The person in this role will receive training and mentorship by experienced finance leaders while playing a vital role in the success of industry leading design projects not only in Sydney but across Australia.
If that sounds exciting to you we invite you to reach out!

ASPECT Benefits
Our culture is supportive collaborative and driven by purpose - not formality. Youll be part of a team that values fresh thinking and practical problem-solving where everyone has your back and works together to embrace diversity foster professional development and will provide you with the tools and environment you need to thrive.

Some of the benefits youll enjoy as an ASPECT team member include:

• Ability topurchaseanadditionaltwo weeks of leaveviaour Purchased Leave initiative
• Access to generous paid parental leave benefits after 6 months
• MAPS Days four paid days per year to explore your passion projectand up to two days for paid volunteering at an organisation of your choice
• Professional membership support following probation reimbursement ofannual membershipsfees.

Head to our website to view a full list ofemployee benefits.

How to Apply
Click Apply Now tosubmita detailed CV and cover letter outlining your approach to work and why this role would be a good fit.

Only applications from Australian Citizens permanent residents or long-term visa holders are eligible for appointmentat this time.

We are not currently accepting resumes from recruitment agencies.