Assistant Development Accountant

At Ingenia, we’re all about building belonging.

As an ASX 200 listed company, Ingenia owns and operates a growing network of over 100 lifestyle communities and holiday parks across Australia. Our portfolio includes over 15,700 income-generating sites, with more than 11,000 residents calling our communities home each day, and over 1.2 million guest nights enjoyed annually across our holiday parks.

Whether someone is staying for a weekend or settling in for years, we’re focused on creating warm, inclusive spaces where people truly feel at home.

Our people care deeply; about their work, their communities, and making a real difference. We’re bold, customer-focused, and always improving. At Ingenia, you’re empowered to grow, contribute, and create moments that matter.

Do what matters. Know you matter.
Join us and help bring great experiences to life, starting with you!

We are currently hiring an Assistant Development Accountant based out of our Bond St, Sydney Head Office.

Reporting to the Development Finance Manager, this role will see you provide accounting and administrative support across Ingenia’s land lease development projects; meeting reporting deadlines, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensure smooth day-to-day finance operations.

If you’re early in your accounting career, enjoy variety, and take pride in accuracy and timeliness, this could be a great next step.

Benefits

• Heavily discounted accommodation at Ingenia Holiday Parks
• Employee share options
• Retailer discounts
• Novated Lease options
• Hybrid working options
• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave

Key Responsibilities

• Support sales and settlements by preparing settlement statements, recording deposits/refunds, calculating fortnightly commissions, and producing settlement forecast analysis
• Assist with development finance operations including monthly journals, capex budget uploads in JDE, purchase order support, and budget reconciliations against feasibility models
• Complete weekly bank reconciliations and prepare monthend balance sheet reconciliations (deposits, inventory and other accounts as required)
• Support financial reporting by preparing audit files, responding to audit queries, and assisting with investor reporting and verification
• Work collaboratively across teams, contribute to continuous improvement, and comply with WHS policies and procedures

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CA/CPA qualified or currently studying
• Previous experience in a similar role or industry, with exposure to JDE or a large ERP system preferred
• Advanced Excel skills with solid Word and PowerPoint capability
• Highly organised, detaildriven and able to work accurately under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Proactive, responsive team player with strong communication skills, who takes ownership and strives for continuous improvement

Recruitment Process

• Apply via Ingenia’s website (no cover letter needed)
• Phone conversation with Talent Acquisition team
• Interviews
• Background Checks
• Receive your offer, and join your team that values your contribution and collaboration

All applicants must be able to work in Australia and provide evidence of working rights, as well as undergo a National Police Check.

To learn more about what it’s like to work with Ingenia, take a look at our LinkedIn page here.