The Opportunity

Join PTG Group at a pivotal stage of growth and build your accounting career in a high-exposure, development-focused role. Working directly with the CFO and the broader finance team, you will gain hands-on experience across a complex multi-entity environment, contributing to core financial reporting, process improvement, and system enhancement initiatives.

The position offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious early-career accountant to develop technical accounting skills, gain commercial experience, and progress towards a professional accounting qualification.

Remuneration: $75,000 - $85,000 per annum (excluding Super).

About PTG Group

PTG Group, employed under Protest People, is a national engineering and construction business delivering specialised solutions across multiple sectors. With more than 300 professionals across Australia, we are entering a period of sustained growth and operational evolution, creating opportunities for high-potential individuals to grow with us.

What You’ll Be Doing

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely month-end reporting across multiple entities.

• Prepare and process journals, accruals, and other accounting adjustments.

• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.

• Support the maintenance of the general ledger and chart of accounts.

Management Reporting

• Support variance analysis by identifying and investigating significant movements in financial results.

• Gather supporting information and commentary from operational stakeholders as required.

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare audit-ready working papers and supporting documentation for external audits.

• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.

• Assist in ensuring compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Support continuous improvement of financial governance and reporting processes.

Accounts Receivable Support

• Monitor customer accounts and outstanding balances.

• Assist with collection activities and follow-up of overdue accounts.

• Support cash flow management through timely debtor reporting.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting efficiency.

• Support the implementation and enhancement of financial systems and automation initiatives.

• Contribute to process documentation and standardisation across the Group.

General Finance Support

• Provide support across the finance team as required.

• Participate in ad hoc analysis, reporting, and project work.

• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders across the business.

Skills We’re Looking For

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Sound understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting concepts.

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience in an accounting or finance role.

• Exposure to a multi-entity business environment.

• Experience using Xero or similar accounting software.

• Experience within engineering, construction, professional services, or project-based industries.

Why Join PTG Group?

• PTG Group is committed to supporting employee development and career progression. For the right candidate, financial support may be provided to commence or continue Chartered Accountant (CA) studies.

• This role provides direct exposure to senior leadership, commercial decision-making, and a broad range of finance activities across a growing national business.