ABOUT PCF
PCF Construction Services is one of Victoria’s leading Tier 1 formwork and reinforced concrete specialists, delivering complex, high-profile building and civil projects across Metro Melbourne.
With a strong reputation for disciplined project delivery, technical capability and commercial performance, PCF partners with Tier 1 builders and major contractors to deliver technically challenging substructure and superstructure packages to the highest standards.
Due to continued business growth and a secured pipeline of large-scale projects, we are seeking an experienced Project Accountant to support financial performance across multiple projects.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to the Commercial Manager and Financial Controller, the Project Accountant will play a key role in managing project financial performance, reporting and cost control across multiple live projects.
Working closely with Project Managers, Contract Administrators and commercial teams, this role bridges project delivery and finance, ensuring accurate cost tracking, forecasting and financial reporting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Financial Management
- Maintain accurate project cost reports, ensuring all costs are correctly captured and aligned with budgets and forecasts
- Track actual costs against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances and supporting corrective actions
- Support month-end reporting including accruals, cost-to-complete and cash flow forecasting
- Reconcile subcontractor commitments, variations and retention positions with commercial teams
- Work closely with procurement and project teams to ensure accuracy of purchase orders, claims and invoices
Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare monthly financial and performance reports across projects
- Support forecasting, trend analysis and financial modelling
- Provide real-time insights into project financial performance to support decision making
- Contribute to commercial reviews and project reporting
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure project financial processes comply with company policies and statutory requirements
- Maintain accurate financial records and documentation across projects
- Support continuous improvement of financial systems, reporting and processes
Collaboration & Project Support
- Work closely with Project Managers, Contract Administrators and Quantity Surveyors to ensure cost transparency
- Support alignment between project and corporate financial reporting
- Provide financial support and guidance to project teams
ABOUT YOU
- Proven experience in project accounting or commercial finance within construction or engineering environments
- Strong understanding of cost control, accruals, forecasting and cash flow management
- Experience working on large-scale or complex projects preferred
- Proficient in Excel and financial systems (Premier or similar highly regarded)
- Strong analytical capability with attention to detail
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or similar
- CPA or CA qualification (completed or in progress) preferred
- Australian work rights
WHAT’S ON OFFER
- Secure pipeline of large-scale, technically complex projects
- Exposure to project delivery and commercial decision-making teams
- Direct interaction with senior leadership and project teams
- Opportunity to develop within a high-performing specialist contractor
- Competitive remuneration aligned with experience
If you are looking to play a key role in supporting project performance within a fast-paced construction environment, we would like to hear from you.
Apply via Seek or email your resume to Aaron Gould at aaron.g@pcformwork.com.au
