Project Accounts Officer
	Niche Environment & Heritage

Role overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accounts Officer to support our project teams. A key focus of this role is ensuring project invoices are prepared accurately, approved by Project Managers, and issued on time in line with contracts.

You will also play a vital role in tracking budgets, monitoring project financials and progress and schedule and provide financial insights and support for new bids and proposals.

About Niche

Niche is the largest privately-owned specialist biodiversity and heritage consultancy in Australia. With a strong focus on delivering high-quality services and empowering our people to achieve sustainable outcomes, we work closely with clients across diverse industries to navigate their environmental and social challenges.

Key responsibilities

• Support project managers to invoice projects in a timely manner and in line with project contracts.
• Perform end to end project cost management functions including budget tracking, variance analysis, change management, accruals, purchase order management and identify emerging risks.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of project budgets and schedules in our PMS.
• Monitor project progress and performance against milestones and deadlines.
• Support the bid and project lead on all proposal for financial support ensuring project margins are in line with company strategy.

About you

• At least 3 years’ experience in project accounting or financial support
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks with the ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites
• A proactive, team focused attitude with a strong attention to detail

Why join Niche?

• Collaborative, supportive work environment
• Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects
• Professional development and career growth support
• Flexible work arrangements

How to apply

If this sounds like a great fit, please submit your application including a resume and cover letter addressing the key requirements to careers@niche-eh.com

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

We do not accept Agency representations.

Niche is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified candidates of all differences to apply. Our recruitment process includes behavioural and medical testing. We also recognise the same recruitment process doesn’t fit all, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, simply let us know at the time you apply.

Applicants are required to have the right to work in Australia to be considered for this opportunity.