Careers

We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger, in building the future we want. 

We are entering an exciting phase at Seymour Whyte with the implementation of SAP as our new ERP system, going live in January 2026. This change is a big step forward for our business, and we’re looking for a Financial Accountant who can play a key role in driving process improvements and supporting this transition. You’ll be joining a collaborative finance team that values autonomy, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, while working with a project team of technical experts to support us through this transition.

There has never been a better time to join our team. We’re in an exciting period of growth, and with the success of our diversification strategy, we’ve experienced unprecedented expansion over the past few years. We’re proud of our ability to deliver highly complex infrastructure projects across Australia, this is your chance to join us and contribute to our continued success

About the Role:

• Support month-end close processes, including journals, reconciliations, and reporting
• Drive process changes and efficiencies linked to SAP ERP implementation
• Prepare statutory financial statements and assist with external audit queries
• Provide guidance on compliance areas such as GST and FBT, including BAS returns
• Provide guidance and support to help team members grow and develop their skills

The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience: 

• Degree-qualified in Accounting or Business and CA/CPA qualified (or close to completion)
• Strong financial accounting background with experience in ERP systems (large-scale preferred)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously
• Advanced Excel skills and a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong communication skills and willingness to provide coaching and mentoring

We have a range of additional benefits available for our employees:

• Health & Wellbeing – discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, wellness discounts, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP).
• Time for life / Work life balance – birthday leave, purchased leave program, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements.
• Financial wellbeing – competitive remuneration, performance bonuses programs, salary continuance insurance and employee share program.
• Career development – training, mentoring programs, and leadership development program.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

Next steps

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
• Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia

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