Accountant/Senior Bookkeeper

Momentum Civil Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentum Civil Group in Sydney, NSW is seeking a hands-on accounts administrator to own day-to-day bookkeeping, accounts receivable and payable, and financial administration using Xero. This role covers invoicing, bank reconciliations and accurate record-keeping in a busy civil construction environment.

You will manage customer invoicing, debt collections, supplier invoices and general ledger allocations, with a focus on timeliness and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in bookkeeping, accounts administration or an accounts officer role
• Experience using Xero, including invoice processing and bank reconciliations
• Strong accounts receivable and debt collection skills
• Confidence contacting customers by phone to follow up outstanding payments
• Experience with supplier invoices, expense allocations and general bookkeeping
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Good communication skills and a professional telephone manner
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• A proactive attitude and a strong sense of accountability
• A stable position within an established and growing civil construction business
• A supportive team environment at our Banksmeadow office
• A hands-on role with responsibility and ownership of your work
• The opportunity to improve and streamline our financial processes
• Competitive remuneration based on experience

Responsibilities

• Manage customer invoicing and accounts receivable
• Payroll
• Monitor debtor accounts and ensure payments are received within agreed terms
• Maintain an accurate accounts receivable ledger
• Prepare weekly debtor reports identifying overdue invoices and collection progress
• Liaise with the sales and operations teams regarding invoice queries, variations and completed works
• Enter supplier invoices into Xero accurately and promptly
• Allocate expenses to the correct general ledger accounts and cost categories
• Monitor supplier payment due dates and prepare payment lists for approval

Job description

This is a hands-on accounts administration role with responsibility and ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping, accounts receivable, accounts payable and financial administration. You will manage customer invoicing and collections, supplier invoice processing, bank reconciliations and financial record-keeping using Xero.

Key responsibilities

Manage customer invoicing and accounts receivable

Payroll

Monitor debtor accounts and ensure payments are received within agreed terms

Maintain an accurate accounts receivable ledger

Prepare weekly debtor reports identifying overdue invoices and collection progress

Liaise with the sales and operations teams regarding invoice queries, variations and completed works

Enter supplier invoices into Xero accurately and promptly

Allocate expenses to the correct general ledger accounts and cost categories

Monitor supplier payment due dates and prepare payment lists for approval

About you

Previous experience in bookkeeping, accounts administration or an accounts officer role

Experience using Xero, including invoice processing and bank reconciliations

Strong accounts receivable and debt collection skills

Confidence contacting customers by phone to follow up outstanding payments

Experience with supplier invoices, expense allocations and general bookkeeping

Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Good communication skills and a professional telephone manner

The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

A proactive attitude and a strong sense of accountability

A stable position within an established and growing civil construction business

A supportive team environment at our Banksmeadow office

A hands-on role with responsibility and ownership of your work

The opportunity to improve and streamline our financial processes

Competitive remuneration based on experience