Accounts & Administration Assistant

Rashi Joshi; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Scott Salisbury Group in Adelaide, SA is seeking a motivated Accounts and Administration Assistant to join a small, high-performing finance team in a hands-on role reporting to the CFO. The role combines supporting the team in accounting and administration tasks, including AP/AR processing and admin support across multiple entities within the construction sector.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity with potential part-time flexibility (0.8) for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience across Accounts and Administration Support.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Proactive, team-focused approach with ability to work autonomously.
• Construction or building industry experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Accounts Receivable processing and administration support.
• Assist with Accounts Payable invoice processing and administration support.
• Support daily banking transactions and reconciliations; update spreadsheets.
• Assist with end-of-month journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Collaborate with the Accounting Team to resolve discrepancies and improve processes.
• Provide general administrative support including emails, phone enquiries and document preparation.
• Provide Reception relief when required.

Skills

Accounts support

Excel

Detail oriented

Time management

Team player

Autonomy

Job description

Your new company Hays is proudly partnering with Scott Salisbury Group for the recruitment for their Accounts and Administration Assistant role. Scott Salisbury Group is South Australia’s most awarded custom home builder and premium developer, renowned for delivering luxury residences and high‑end medium‑density developments that combine design excellence with personalised craftsmanship. With over 36 years of experience, the group has built a reputation for crafting bespoke homes and innovative developments that reflect each client’s unique vision, supported by a team of skilled designers, project managers, and tradespeople. Their portfolio spans custom homes and medium‑density projects for leading developers across Adelaide’s most sought‑after locations. Every project is a testament to their commitment to quality, innovation, and attention to detail—making Scott Salisbury Group a leader in the luxury residential and development space.

Your new role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Accounts and Administration Assistant to join a small, high‑performing finance team in a newly created hands‑on role. Reporting to the CFO, this role combines supporting the team in accounting and administration responsibilities, including assisting with Accounts Payable and Receivable Processing, Administration Support to the Accounts Payable and Receivable Team and varied construction‑specific Accounting and Administration support. This role will suit someone who is detail‑oriented, proactive, and eager to contribute to the continued growth and success of the Accounting function.

This is an exciting permanent opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with Accounts Receivable processing and administration support
• Assist with Accounts Payable invoice processing and administration support
• Support and assistance with daily banking transactions and reconciliations. Updating and maintaining spreadsheets
• Assist with processing end‑of‑month journals, including recurring journals and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist and work collaboratively within the Accounting Team to resolve discrepancies and improve processes
• Providing general administrative support including emails, phone enquiries and document preparation
• Provide Reception relief when required

What you’ll need to succeed

• 1+ years’ experience across Accounts and Administration Support
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• A proactive, team‑focused approach with the ability to work autonomously
• Construction or building industry experience (desirable, not essential)

What you get in return

• Join a highly regarded South Australian business with a strong reputation
• Work closely with an experienced and supportive team
• Broad, varied role with exposure across multiple entities
• Collaborative, stable and efficient team environment
• Full‑time role with flexibility for part‑time (0.8) for the right candidate