Management Accountant

Job title : Management Accountant
Location : Western Australia
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Contact name : Joe Lippett
Contact email : jlippett@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1675498
An opportunity here for you experienced Management Accountants out there, utilising your construction experience, you can join a growing construction and civil contracting business delivering projects across Western Australia, including remote government works. This company are based north of the river.

This is a standalone Management Accountant role, reporting directly to senior leadership. With only an internal bookkeeper in place, this is an essential hire to lead the finance function, a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on autonomy and impact.
  • Build processes, improve systems, and influence decisions.
  • Be part of the growth story, the business has seen impressive expansion and is aiming even higher.
  • Family feel, ambitious mindset, they are a supportive team culture combined with big aspirations.
  • Direct access to decision-makers, work closely with leadership and make a real difference.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Own the financial management function, including monthly management accounts, job costing, and cashflow forecasting.
  • Provide financial insights to Directors and project managers, supporting tender pricing, compliance, and project governance.
  • Liaise with external accountants for quarterly reporting, year-end workpapers, and taxation matters.
  • Drive process improvements and strengthen financial controls across the business.
About you:
  • Construction experience is essential, you know job costing and project economics.
  • CA/CPA qualified with 4–7+ years in management accounting or commercial finance.
  • Strong Xero skills
  • Independent, proactive, and confident in leading finance for a growing business.
If you stand out from the crowd, love working independently and are ready for a challenge the please reach out to me on 0493 413 538 and/or jlippett@sharpandcarter.com.au