Accountant (Part-Time)

Bhullar Engineering; Geehi; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Bhullar Group in Bella Vista, NSW, is seeking an experienced Accountant / Contract Administrator on a part-time basis. You will support day-to-day financial operations, contract administration and commercial risk management, with responsibility for payroll, invoicing and reporting.

The role requires a degree in accounting, at least five years of accounting experience, and proficiency with Xero and other accounting software.

Qualifications

• A degree in accounting.
• Minimum five years' experience as an accountant.
• Experience with Xero and other accounting software.
• Solid knowledge of accounting processes and financial reporting.
• Payroll processing, insurance administration and contract administration experience.
• Experience in commercial risk management and job costing.
• Understanding of supplier and customer credit controls.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting functions including invoicing, payments, HR and reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable, monitor payment schedules and follow up outstanding accounts.
• Process payroll and maintain payroll records.
• Track job costs, budgets and prepare management financial reports.
• Administer contracts, review terms and track obligations and deadlines.
• Prepare and review progress claims, variations and retentions.
• Identify and escalate commercial risks related to contracts, payments and costs.
• Maintain insurance policies, renewals and compliance documentation.
• Assist with onboarding subcontractors/employees and collecting required payroll/compliance data.
• Support financial controls for supplier and customer credit accounts.

Skills

Payroll processing

Financial reporting

Contract administration

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

This part-time opportunity supports day-to-day financial operations, contract administration, HR and commercial risk management. The role suits an organized, detail-oriented professional who enjoys a varied role, takes ownership of their work and communicates confidently with colleagues, clients and suppliers.

This role is based atour head office at 29-31 Lexington Drive Bella Vista.

Key responsibilities

Supporting day-to-day accounting functions, including invoicing, payments, HR and reconciliations

Managing accounts payable and receivable, monitoring payment schedules and following up outstanding accounts

Processing payroll and maintaining accurate payroll and financial records

Tracking job costs, monitoring budgets and preparing management financial reports

Administering contracts, reviewing commercial terms and tracking key obligations and deadlines

Preparing and reviewing progress claims, tracking variations and monitoring retentions

Identifying, monitoring and escalating commercial risks associated with contracts, payments and project costs

Maintaining insurance policies, renewals, certificates of currency and compliance documentation

Assisting with subcontractor and employee onboarding, including collecting and maintaining required agreements, payroll details and compliance records

Supporting financial controls for supplier and customer credit accounts, including credit applications, approved limits, payment terms and overdue balances

About you

A degree in accounting

A minimum of five years' experience as an accountant

Experience using Xero and other accounting software

Sound knowledge of accounting processes and financial reporting

Demonstrated experience in payroll processing, insurance administration and contract administration

Experience in commercial risk management, including identifying contractual and financial risks and supporting appropriate controls

Experience in job costing, budget tracking, progress claims, variations and retentions

An understanding of supplier and customer credit controls

Excellent organizational and time-management skills

Able to work in person at 29-31 Lexington Drive Bella Vista

About us

Bhullar Group is seeking an experienced Accountant / Contract Administrator to support our day-to-day financial operations, contract administration and commercial risk management.