Accounts Officer

Lightscape Building Pty Ltd; Lawson; Hybrid; AUD 33,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid office

Flexible hours

Training & support

Career development

Job summary

Lightscape Building Pty Ltd in Lawson, NSW, seeks a motivated, detail‑oriented individual to support day‑to‑day financial administration. You will work under our Financial Controller, handling accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and general record-keeping, with broader admin support as needed.

The role is 24 hours per week (3 days: Monday and Thursday required) with a potential hybrid office arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts administration or bookkeeping is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review and process supplier invoices.
• Enter invoices and expenses into the accounting system.
• Check invoices for accuracy and proper project allocation.
• Assist with preparing supplier payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and follow up on discrepancies.
• Record and allocate customer payments; issue invoices and progress claims.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to support the day-to-day financial administration of our business. Working directly under our Financial Controller, you will assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, financial record keeping and various industry-specific compliance and reporting requirements. The position will also involve providing general administrative assistance to our Office and Operations Manager as required. The job is 3 days a week (24 hours a week, Monday and Thursday a must)

Key responsibilities

• Receive, review and process supplier invoices
• Enter invoices and expenses into our accounting system
• Check invoices for accuracy and appropriate allocation to projects
• Assist with preparing supplier payments
• Reconcile supplier statements and follow up on discrepancies
• Assist with preparing and issuing customer invoices and progress claims
• Record and allocate customer payments
• Monitor outstanding accounts and assist with payment follow-ups
• Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations
• Assist with transaction coding and allocation of expenses

About you

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Confidence using computers and a willingness to learn new software
• An ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workloads
• A professional approach to handling confidential financial information
• A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Reliability and a commitment to supporting the wider business
• Previous experience in accounts administration, bookkeeping or a similar position is highly regarded but not essential
• Experience working in the building or construction industry is highly regarded but not essential.

About us

Lightscape Building Pty Ltd is an established residential building and joinery company based in Lawson, in the beautiful Blue Mountains. We specialise in high-quality residential renovations, alterations and additions, kitchen and bathroom renovations, custom joinery and general building works. With our own joinery manufacturing facility and a skilled team of tradespeople, project managers and administrative professionals, we pride ourselves on delivering quality workmanship, excellent customer service and a personalised approach to every project.

• A friendly, supportive and professional team environment
• Full training and ongoing support from our experienced Financial Controller
• Flexible part-time hours
• The potential for a hybrid office/work-from-home arrangement
• An opportunity to develop valuable accounting, bookkeeping and business administration skills
• Exposure to the operations of an established and growing residential building and joinery business