Accounts Assistant

Landlay Consulting Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomous role

Inner-west Sydney location near public

Close to public transport

Job summary

Landlay Consulting Group in Marrickville, Sydney, is seeking an in-office Part-time Accounts Assistant to support company accounts, bookkeeping data entry and financial reporting alongside the Director and office manager.

You will handle AR/AP, invoicing, reconciliations, and project reports, contributing to monthly statements and internal management packs. The role offers 24 hours per week over four days, with a base salary of AUD 80,000 pro-rata plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in bookkeeping, preferably in engineering/tech.
• Cert IV Bookkeeping and Accounting.
• Proficient with Xero and financial reporting.
• Experience with Power BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable and Payable management.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.
• Bank reconciliations and project reporting.
• Maintain financial records and documentation.
• Collaborate with director and office manager for accounts tasks.

Skills

5+ years bookkeeping experience

Attention to detail

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Xero software

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Education

Cert IV Bookkeeping and Accounting

Tools

Xero

Power BI

Total Synergy

Deltek Vision

BST

Abtrac

MS Office

Job description

Work type: Part-time, 24 hours per week over 4 days. In-office role.

Salary: $80,000 base + superannuation (pro-rata), based on experience and skills

Location: Marrickville, NSW 2204

Work type: Part-time, 24 hours per week over 4 days. In-office role.

Classification: Bookkeeping / Accounts Assistant

Salary: $80,000 base + superannuation (pro-rata), based on experience and skills

About Landlay

Landlay Consulting Group is a specialist strata remedial engineering consultancy based in Marrickville, Sydney. For 15 years we have provided building diagnostics, remedial structural engineering, facade and waterproofing assessment, and project supervision to strata managers, owners corporations, and asset managers across NSW. Our reputation is built on the quality of our engineering and the trust of long-standing client relationships.

About the Role

Landlay Consulting is a growing remedial building and engineering consultancy, and we are recruiting for an individual who thrives in the in-office environment of a growing company. The company is currently developing its own new office and this role works with the Director, accountant and office manager, with responsibility for company accounts/bookkeeping data entry and financial reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

• Maintain accurate customer billing information.
• Processing payments.
• Review of monthly invoices.

• Monitor overdue invoices and follow up with customers on past-due balances.
• Prepare AR ageing reports and other AR status reports.
• Ensure AR processes adhere to company financial policies.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding statements, charges, or billing issues.
• Work with administration and projects teams for invoice processing.

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices.
• Process payment runs.
• Reconciliation and verification of all vendor invoices for correctness.

Bookkeeping/Reporting

• Bank Reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports for internal management.
• Maintain financial record-keeping and documentation.
• Prepare and distribute financial and project reports.

About You

• 5+ years in bookkeeping role preferably within an engineering, construction, technical consultancy environment.
• Cert IV Bookkeeping and Accounting.
• Demonstrated experience in all bookkeeping functions, financial reporting and using Xero software (essential). Experience using Power BI is highly regarded.
• Experience in project management software - Total Synergy experience preferred; comparable AEC practice management systems (Deltek Vision, BST, Abtrac) is highly regarded.
• Intermediate user of MS Office suite, primarily MS Word Excel (and can use Powerpoint, MS Sharepoint and OneDrive).
• Knowledge or awareness of Strata industry, class 2 structures, and engineering consultancy industry is highly regarded.
• Experience in using IT systems and software is highly regarded.
• High attention to detail, strong financial, written and verbal communication, and using Microsoft 365.

What's on Offer

• An autonomous role that maintains Business-As-Usual functions across the critical accounts administration functions.
• A genuine role that has impact.
• Inner-west Sydney location, close to public transport and parking – 10-minute walk to Sydenham station and buses.