Accountant

Cylex Local Search; Sydney; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

My client is seeking a hands-on Accountant to join its finance team in a broad role covering AP, payroll, subcontractor administration, project accounting, AR and general finance support.

You will work closely with the Finance Manager, Managing Director and project teams to ensure financial processes are accurate and on time.

Qualifications

• Previous accounting experience, preferably within construction, contracting, infrastructure or a similar industry.
• Experience across AP and AR.
• Payroll experience, with end-to-end payroll highly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and follow issues through to resolution.
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• MYOB experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with Workbench, Xtracta, Upvise or construction-related systems would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounts payable processing, including entering AP vouchers.
• Process and reconcile company credit card transactions, including intercompany transactions.
• Manage subcontractor onboarding, ensuring required documentation, insurances and approvals are in place before invoices are processed.
• Assist with weekly payroll for site and EBA employees across multiple states.
• Assist with monthly stocktake, investigate variances and maintain accurate stock records.
• Assist with project accounting, including job adjustments, cost movements, retentions and weekly project reporting.
• Manage NSW accounts receivable enquiries and overdue debtors.
• Complete month-end supplier statement reconciliations and assist with General Ledger reconciliations.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Payroll

Project Accounting

Subcontractor Administration

General Finance

Tools

MYOB

Workbench

Xtracta

Upvise

Job description

Accountant

Salary: Up to $90,000 + Super
Location: Wetherill Park
Employment: Permanent Full-Time
Working Arrangement: Office-based, Monday to Friday
Reporting to: Finance Manager & Managing Director

The Company

My client is an established construction contracting business specialising in infrastructure and surface solutions across commercial and civil construction.

The Role

My client is seeking a hands-on Accountant to join its finance team. This is a broad role covering accounts payable, payroll, subcontractor administration, project accounting, accounts receivable and general finance support.

You will work closely with the Finance Manager, Managing Director, Project Managers, Contracts Administrators and Project Coordinators to ensure financial and project-related processes are accurate and completed on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounts payable processing, including entering AP vouchers.
• Process and reconcile company credit card transactions, including intercompany transactions.
• Manage subcontractor onboarding, ensuring required documentation, insurances and approvals are in place before invoices are processed.
• Assist with weekly payroll for site and EBA employees across multiple states.
• Assist with monthly stocktake, investigate variances and maintain accurate stock records.
• Assist with project accounting, including job adjustments, cost movements, retentions and weekly project reporting.
• Manage NSW accounts receivable enquiries and overdue debtors.
• Complete month-end supplier statement reconciliations and assist with General Ledger reconciliations.

About You

The successful candidate will be a practical and detail-oriented Accountant who is comfortable working across multiple areas of a busy finance function.

You will ideally have:

• Previous accounting experience, preferably within construction, contracting, infrastructure or a similar industry.
• Experience across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Payroll experience, with end-to-end payroll highly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• The ability to investigate discrepancies and follow issues through to resolution.
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• MYOB experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with Workbench, Xtracta, Upvise or construction-related systems would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an Accountant looking for a broad, hands-on position with exposure to the operational and financial side of an established construction contracting business.

You will work closely with senior management and have the opportunity to take ownership across multiple areas of the finance function.