Accounts Officer - Construction

Design & Build Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment invites expressions of interest for a hands-on Finance Officer contract role in Canberra, ACT. This opportunity supports a busy finance team with AP, reconciliations and financial administration within a leading construction and property development company.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing high-volume transactions in a fast-paced environment. Fixed-term contract in a reputable Australian construction firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable or Finance Officer roles.
• Experience within construction, engineering or project-based environments preferred.
• Strong AP processes, invoice matching and reconciliations.
• Proficient with accounting/ERP systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices with accurate coding and timely payments.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and investigate discrepancies.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and manage outstanding queries.
• Assist with weekly payment runs, EFT payments and general AP activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support GST/PAYG compliance.
• Assist with bank reconciliations, month-end reporting and general finance administration.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to resolve payment enquiries.

Skills

Accounts payable

High-volume transactions

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Experience in finance roles in construction or project-based environments

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Payment processing software

Job description

Location: Canberra, ACT
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract
Industry: Construction & Property Development

Join a leading Australian construction company in a hands-on Finance Officer role, supporting a busy finance team across accounts payable, reconciliations and financial administration.

The Opportunity

Design & Build Recruitment is partnering with a well-established Australian construction and property development company to recruit an experienced Finance Officer on a contract basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable business with a strong presence in the construction industry, supporting the day-to-day finance operations across a range of projects.

We are looking for someone who is organised, detail-oriented and confident managing high-volume transactions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding and timely payments.
• Match invoices against purchase orders and investigate discrepancies.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and manage outstanding queries.
• Assist with weekly payment runs, EFT payments and general accounts payable activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support GST/PAYG compliance.
• Assist with bank reconciliations, month-end reporting and general finance administration.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to resolve payment enquiries.

Finance Officer | Contract Opportunity

Location: Canberra, ACT
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract
Industry: Construction & Property Development

Join a leading Australian construction company in a hands-on Finance Officer role, supporting a busy finance team across accounts payable, reconciliations and financial administration.

The Opportunity

Design & Build Recruitment is partnering with a well-established Australian construction and property development company to recruit an experienced Finance Officer on a contract basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable business with a strong presence in the construction industry, supporting the day-to-day finance operations across a range of projects.

We are looking for someone who is organised, detail-oriented and confident managing high-volume transactions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding and timely payments.
• Match invoices against purchase orders and investigate discrepancies.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and manage outstanding queries.
• Assist with weekly payment runs, EFT payments and general accounts payable activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support GST/PAYG compliance.
• Assist with bank reconciliations, month-end reporting and general finance administration.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to resolve payment enquiries.

About You

• Previous experience in an Accounts Officer, Finance Officer or Accounts Payable position.
• Experience within construction, engineering, property or a similar project-based environment will be highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, invoice matching and reconciliations.
• Experience using accounting or ERP systems, with strong Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach.
• Available to commence a contract opportunity within a reasonable timeframe

All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.

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