Management Accountant

Job Title

Management Accountant

Job Description Summary

Support financial reporting, analysis, and budgeting for a major client account in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Job Description

Management Accountant

Melbourne | Fulltime (Hybrid)

• Exposure to a high-profile client and finance operations

• Strong mix of reporting, analysis and stakeholder engagement

• Collaborative team with opportunities for growth

About the Role

We’re seeking a detail-oriented Management Accountant to support reporting, analysis and financial operations across a key client account.

This hands-on role will see you working closely with operational and finance teams to deliver and support accurate reporting, support budgeting and forecasting, and ensure financial controls are met. You’ll play a key role in month-end processes, reconciliations, and continuous improvement initiatives, while partnering with non-finance stakeholders to drive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly reporting including journals, analysis, and commentary

• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations (prepayments, provisions, accruals)

• Assist with annual budgets and periodic forecasts

• Conduct financial analysis including variance and trend reviews

• Partner with operational teams to ensure financial deliverables are met

• Respond to stakeholder and supplier queries in a timely manner

• Maintain compliance with financial controls and audit requirements

• Assist with process improvements and ad hoc finance projects

• Develop and maintain financial reporting documentation.

About You

• Must be an Australian Citizen and willing to undergo a security clearance process.(please state this clearly on your CV)

• Experience in finance, accounting, or financial analysis roles

• Strong reconciliation and reporting experience

• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI or Anaplan experience highly regarded

• Experience with financial systems is preferred (JDE, SAP, Oracle, or similar)

• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders

• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Proactive, solutions-focused, and able to work independently

About Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, with 50,000+ employees across 60 countries. In Australia, we partner with some of the world’s leading organisations to deliver innovative property solutions across office, retail, industrial and logistics assets.  Our strength lies in our collaborative approach, deep market insight and ability to integrate services to deliver exceptional outcomes. We are driven by a client-first mindset and a commitment to excellence, empowering our people to think differently and create value at every stage of the property lifecycle.

What We Offer

• Exposure to a high-performing and collaborative finance team

• Opportunities to further develop your reporting, analysis and stakeholder skills

• Career progression within a global organisation

• Involvement in process improvement and transformation initiatives

• Supportive team environment with strong leadership.

Diversity & Inclusion
At Cushman & Wakefield, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

Please note applicants must be Australian Citizens due to the requirements of our client. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

 

 

As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.

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