Graduate Accountant

5w1 month ago

Keystone Civil

AU · Full-time · A$55,000 – A$65,000

About this role

Keystone Civil is a boutique civil construction firm specialising in road projects, renewables, and pipeline works. Founded in 2013 with approximately 70 employees, we focus on being the best, not the biggest. We're seeking a Graduate Accountant to support our finance team at our Geelong Head Office.

In this role, you'll assist with month-end tasks including journals and reconciliations, support accounts payable and receivable processing, and help maintain accurate project cost data. You'll also contribute to financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities, and compliance tasks such as BAS preparation and payroll support.

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, you'll gain exposure across all areas of the finance function in a collaborative environment. Our team values a CAN DO attitude, being CONNECTED through relationships, and a COMMITTED approach to delivering quality outcomes.

This role provides a strong foundation for a long-term career in accounting, with the opportunity to work on exciting projects across Victoria. Keystone Civil is an equal-opportunity employer encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

Requirements

Recently completed or currently completing a tertiary qualification in Accounting, Business, or a related field
Desire to pursue CA or CPA qualifications in the future (highly regarded)
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
Confident using Excel and open to learning new finance systems
Comfortable working with numbers, problem-solving, and asking questions
Organised, reliable, and able to prioritise tasks
Clear communicator who can work collaboratively with operational and office-based teams
Any previous experience in construction, manufacturing, or project-based environments (even through placement or part-time work) is beneficial but not essential

Responsibilities

Assist with month-end tasks including journals, reconciliations, and data entry
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processing
Help maintain accurate project cost data across job sites and business units
Assist with preparation of financial reports and summaries
Support budgeting and forecasting activities through data collection and analysis
Assist with compliance tasks such as BAS preparation, payroll support, and record management
Help maintain financial dashboards and KPI reporting
Provide general administrative and finance support as needed

Benefits

Work in a boutique firm with approximately 70 employees, focused on quality not size
Exposure to exciting projects across Victoria in road, renewables, and pipeline works
Supportive team culture built on values of CAN DO, CONNECTED, and COMMITTED