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Project Accountant
Date: 25 Sep 2026
Location: North Sydney, NSW, AU, 2060
Company: Ventia
What's on offer:
Join one of the largest essential service providers in Australia and New Zealand.
Split your time in our beautiful North Sydney head office and work from home.
Full time permanent role with a respected stable ASX listed organisation with considerable room for career progression and development.
Joining the Ventia team you will become part of our Finance Academy initiative. This program brings together all Finance professionals across the business to partake in opportunities for continuous learning and training, mentoring programs, networking and social events aimed at promoting career development and recognition.
About the role:
Join Ventia as a Project Accountant in our Digital Services team. This position will be responsible for working closely with our Digital Services IT project managers to monitor project costs, analyse data, report on actuals, and prepare forecast and budgets for project spend.
Based at our Beautiful North Sydney head office right across the road from the train station we offer a flexible work atmosphere splitting your time in the office and work from home.
What you’ll be doing:
Monthly reporting and review for IT Project portfolio providing analysis and insights. Including preparing and presenting financial reports, forecasts and recommendations to senior management
Responsible for month end processes including opex vs capex costs, recharge and allocation of spend, P&L reporting on business performance and metrics.
Assist in the preparation and analysis of R&O to drive favourable outcomes.
Rolling review to identify risk and proactively identify areas for continuous improvement.
Maintain a clean and compliant balance sheet with detailed reconciliations.
Forecasting and Budgeting partnering with project managers and other key stakeholders while ensuring compliance.
About you:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
CA or CPA preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
Exposure to working in digital services and IT projects.
High level competency with computer systems including the Microsoft package and other accounting software.
Exposure to SAP would be highly regarded.
Experience in project accounting.
Prior experience working within an ASX listed environment preferred.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
About Ventia:
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. No one else does exactly what we do in the way we do it. Making infrastructure work for our communities is at the heart of who we are and it's what unites and excites us.
Diversity:
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents, and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
How to apply:
If you are looking to expand your career with a business that rewards and values its employees, please apply below by clicking on the apply now button.
Position Reference Number: 15++32
Project Accountant
Date: 25 Sep 2026
Location: North Sydney, NSW, AU, 2060
Company: Ventia
What's on offer:
Join one of the largest essential service providers in Australia and New Zealand.
Split your time in our beautiful North Sydney head office and work from home.
Full time permanent role with a respected stable ASX listed organisation with considerable room for career progression and development.
Joining the Ventia team you will become part of our Finance Academy initiative. This program brings together all Finance professionals across the business to partake in opportunities for continuous learning and training, mentoring programs, networking and social events aimed at promoting career development and recognition.
About the role:
Join Ventia as a Project Accountant in our Digital Services team. This position will be responsible for working closely with our Digital Services IT project managers to monitor project costs, analyse data, report on actuals, and prepare forecast and budgets for project spend.
Based at our Beautiful North Sydney head office right across the road from the train station we offer a flexible work atmosphere splitting your time in the office and work from home.
What you’ll be doing:
Monthly reporting and review for IT Project portfolio providing analysis and insights. Including preparing and presenting financial reports, forecasts and recommendations to senior management
Responsible for month end processes including opex vs capex costs, recharge and allocation of spend, P&L reporting on business performance and metrics.
Assist in the preparation and analysis of R&O to drive favourable outcomes.
Rolling review to identify risk and proactively identify areas for continuous improvement.
Maintain a clean and compliant balance sheet with detailed reconciliations.
Forecasting and Budgeting partnering with project managers and other key stakeholders while ensuring compliance.
About you:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
CA or CPA preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
Exposure to working in digital services and IT projects.
High level competency with computer systems including the Microsoft package and other accounting software.
Exposure to SAP would be highly regarded.
Experience in project accounting.
Prior experience working within an ASX listed environment preferred.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
About Ventia:
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. No one else does exactly what we do in the way we do it. Making infrastructure work for our communities is at the heart of who we are and it's what unites and excites us.
Diversity:
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents, and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
How to apply:
If you are looking to expand your career with a business that rewards and values its employees, please apply below by clicking on the apply now button.
Position Reference Number: 15++32
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Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
