Capital Projects Accountant

Ready to make your first move from Big 4 or mid-tier into industry? Step into a role where your work directly impacts major capital projects.

Join a high-growth ASX-listed mining business and gain hands-on commercial exposure from day one.

Client Details

Our client is a high-growth, ASX-listed mining organisation with a strong production base and an ambitious expansion pipeline. With established operations in South Australia and international project exposure, the business is well-positioned for continued growth and long-term value creation.

What truly sets this organisation apart is its people-first culture. Despite its listed status, the environment remains highly collaborative, approachable, and down-to-earth, with genuine access to senior leaders and decision-makers. The finance team is embedded within the business, partnering closely with operations and project teams to drive outcomes, rather than operating as a back-office function.

This is an organisation that has built a strong reputation for developing talent and promoting internally. For candidates making their first move from Big 4 or mid-tier, it offers a rare combination of structured support, meaningful responsibility, and clear progression pathways. You'll gain exposure to large-scale capital projects, commercial decision-making, and senior stakeholders - setting a strong foundation for a long-term career in industry.

• Monitor and report capital expenditure (CapEx) against budgets and forecasts
• Ensure accurate capitalisation of project costs in line with accounting standards
• Maintain project cost structures, WBS, and financial tracking systems
• Prepare monthly journals, accruals, reconciliations, and project reporting packs
• Deliver variance analysis and insights on project performance and risks
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and long-term capital planning
• Partner closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Operations teams
• Review contractor claims, purchase orders, and invoices for accuracy
• Support project audits, governance, and compliance requirements
• Manage WIP, capital commitments, and fixed asset processes

Profile

• CA/CPA qualified (or near completion) with a degree in Accounting/Commerce
• Background in Big 4 or mid-tier (first movers strongly encouraged)
• Exposure to project accounting, audit, or advisory advantageous
• Strong understanding of capitalisation, fixed assets, and project lifecycle accounting
• Advanced Excel and analytical capability
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and commercially curious mindset

Job Offer

• Clear pathway for career progression within a growing ASX-listed business
• High level of exposure to senior stakeholders and large-scale projects
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Exceptional first move from professional services into industry

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Jonathan Dawson on 0415142246 or email ***email_hidden***