Accountant

Full job description
ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Job Description
Benefits
Annual pay review and discretionary bonus
Global organisation, open to international transfer
Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement
Strong commitment to economic, environmental, and social progress
Join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future
The Opportunity
ACCIONA’s Specialist Businesses, comprising ACCIONA Rail, Geotech, Australian Precast Solutions, and ACCIONA Mechanical & Electrical provide integrated expertise for Australia's landmark infrastructure projects. With a robust pipeline of future projects, these specialist divisions deliver comprehensive solutions across rail, geotechnical engineering, precast concrete, and mechanical and electrical systems
The role of Accountant will assist with overseeing daily accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations. This role has the added responsibility of working incredibly close to the business and its projects, requiring a high level of stakeholder engagement across various project teams and the ability to convey information clearly and concisely.
Key responsibilities:
Assist in the preparation of financial statements, month-end and year-end close processes, reconcile accounts, and analyse financial data
Fulfil regulatory reporting compliance requirements for primary and supplementary financial statements and disclosures
Assist in identifying, verifying and analysing variances between budgeted or projected and actual financial results, and the impacts on cash flow, working capital provisions and balance sheet
Assist in the implementation of financial policies and controls to support the strategy formation processes, including data gathering structures, SWOT analysis and other strategic planning techniques
Identify trends and innovations in professional financial control practice to support program evaluation and stronger commercial focus
Required Skills and Competencies
Bachelor’s degree in commerce or similar
Completed or currently undertaking CA/CAP qualification
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role
Experience within a complex project environment, Civil/Rail Infrastructure highly desirable but not essential
Demonstrated high level of stakeholder engagement
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2026, 2026, 2026 & 2026 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.