Accounts Administrator

Fulton Hogan; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Health insurance discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave support

Job summary

Fulton Hogan is hiring an Accounts Administrator for the Eastern Region Infrastructure Services Finance Team, based in Rydalmere, Sydney. You will support day-to-day financial operations including accounts payable, procurement, and vendor management to ensure accurate records and compliant processes.

You will work in a fast-paced construction environment, partnering with project teams and suppliers. A relevant accounting qualification and ERP experience enhance your application; flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts administration or finance support roles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in records.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient with Excel and financial systems.
• Experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred).
• Accounting/Finance qualification and/or construction industry experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process site and delivery dockets, supplier invoices and subcontractor claims.
• Manage purchase orders, amendments and accrual-related tasks.
• Coordinate weekly, 45-day and monthly payment runs and ensure timely payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements, subcontractor payments and bank reconciliations.
• Assist with end-of-month accruals, ledgers and ageing reports.
• Set up and maintain jobs, vendors, customers and subcontractor records in JDE.
• Produce financial reports and provide ad hoc analysis to the finance team.
• Build relationships with project teams, suppliers and subcontractors while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Accounts payable

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Education

Accounting/Finance qualification

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of opportunities, taking responsibility, and making it happen. We appreciate our peoples' courage, curiosity and unique perspectives, and look to collaborate as much as possible to explore safer, smarter and more efficient ways of working in this rapidly changing world. We don't stand still - there are always opportunities to do more and do better.

• Keen to progress your career? Take full advantage of our tailored training, leadership, and mentoring programs; or leverage our partnerships with industry association such as Engineers Australia, the Australian Water Association, WaterAid, Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia, Infrastructure Sustainability Council, The National Association of Women in Construction, plus many more.
  
• Looking to enhance your wellbeing? We will encourage you to explore flexible working arrangements where possible. We offer great benefits, including corporate health and fitness programs, health insurance discounts, personal banking support, a range of retailer discounts, up to 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave and up to 10 days paid secondary carers leave, access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family), and the option to take more time for yourself throughout the year with our Purchase Leave Policy.
  
• Want to help us better the communities we live and work in? Our purpose of creating, connecting, and caring for communities is more than a saying to us - it's a way of thinking, working, and living because we're locals too, and seek to give back in ways that strengthen and build resilient communities. We do this because we genuinely care, enjoy what we do, and even manage to have some fun along the way! You'll find us partnering with local and national community groups, like Clontarf Foundation, and Black Dog Institute, in addition to indigenous groups and social enterprises, to ensure that our good work positively impacts and brings about sustainable change within our industry.
  
• Do we offer a 'competitive' salary package? Of course! Speak to our Talent Acquisition or People & Culture team to learn more.

What's on offer?

We are looking to appoint an Accounts Administrator to join our Eastern Region Infrastructure Services Finance Team based in Rydalmere. Reporting to the Project Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of a major infrastructure project, ensuring financial records, payments and administrative processes are maintained accurately and in accordance with company policies and legislative requirements.

In this role, you'll be responsible for:

• Processing site and delivery dockets, supplier invoices and subcontractor claims in accordance with company procedures and delegated authority requirements
• Managing purchase orders, including amendments and accrual-related administration activities
• Coordinating weekly, 45-day and monthly payment runs while ensuring payments are made in accordance with agreed terms and relevant legislation
• Reviewing and reconciling vendor statements, subcontractor payments and bank reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records
• Assisting with end-of-month accrual processes, monthly ledgers, ageing reports and duplicate payment checks
• Setting up and maintaining jobs, vendors, customers and subcontractor records within JDE and ensuring organisational and statutory compliance requirements are met
• Producing financial reports and providing ad hoc analysis and support to the broader finance team
• Building strong relationships with project teams, suppliers and subcontractors while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times
  

How you’ll connect to the role?

You are an organised and detail-focused accounts professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate outcomes. You have strong administration and accounts payable experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet critical deadlines.

You will also bring:

• Previous experience in accounts administration, accounts payable or a similar finance support role
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder management skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems
• Experience using ERP systems, preferably JD Edwards (JDE), will be highly regarded
• Qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline and/or experience within the construction industry will be advantageous
  

Our people share the same set of values that keep us REAL.

Respect, Energy and Effort, Attitude and Leadership encapsulate what we stand for at Fulton Hogan and encourage us to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where we listen to, care for, celebrate, and respect everyone.

We are committed to reconciliation and building and nurturing respectful relationships with First Nations peoples. Through our First Nations Engagement Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we aim to promote opportunities, cultural understanding and partnerships that celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of Indigenous communities.

For over 90 years, Fulton Hogan has been delivering high-quality infrastructure to improve the lives of people every day. Our 10,000+ team works in every kind of weather and environment, creating, connecting, and caring for communities across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.