Project Accountant

Here at Retirement Villages Group, we are seeking a Project Accountant to join our Finance team on an initial 9 month fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on role supporting a busy period of finance improvement work across reporting, controls, and process efficiency within a growing group of retirement communities.

You will work closely with the Group Financial Controller and wider Finance and IT teams to strengthen financial controls, improve reporting quality, and help streamline month-end processes across a multi-entity environment.

This is a full-time hybrid role, with 2–3 days per week based in our Victoria office.

The Role:

• Improving balance sheet reconciliation processes, controls and reporting across the group
• Supporting year-end and audit deliverables, including statutory accounts and technical accounting papers
• Reviewing VAT processes and supporting the implementation of stronger controls
• Improving intercompany recharge processes and driving efficiencies through automation where possible
• Enhancing existing finance systems, focusing on data quality, integrations and process efficiency
• Supporting development and documentation of accounting policies and procedures
• Helping improve the speed and consistency of the month-end close process
• Supporting group restructuring activity and other finance change initiatives as required

What we’re looking for

• Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant
• Strong financial accounting and technical accounting experience
• Proven experience improving finance processes, controls or reporting cycles
• Experience working in a multi-entity or group structure
• Strong Excel and analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Confident communicator who can work across finance and operational teams
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines in a changing environment

Nice to have

• Property, real estate or retirement living sector experience
• Experience with property management or finance systems (e.g. MRI PMX or similar)
• Exposure to finance transformation or system improvement projects
• VAT experience within a property-related business
• Experience with workflow or automation tools such as Power Automate

Why join us?

This is a great opportunity to take ownership of meaningful improvement work across a complex group, shaping better processes and controls that support a growing business.