Accounts Officer — Growth-Driven Construction Finance

Nocean Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nocean Recruitment in Sydney partners with a premier construction firm to recruit an Accounts Officer for the growing finance function. You will work closely with the Finance Manager across day‑to‑day accounting tasks, ensuring smooth operations and timely financial processing.

Ideal candidates are organised, detail–oriented and proactive, with strong experience in accounts payable/receivable and familiarity with construction accounting software such as Jobpac or Cheops.

Qualifications

• Experience as Accounts Officer or similar finance role.
• Construction/engineering or property experience highly regarded.
• Strong accounts payable experience and solid general accounting knowledge.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confidence communicating with suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience with Jobpac or Cheops or other construction accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Processing and reconciling invoices, payments and receipts
• Assisting with weekly and monthly reporting and reconciliations
• Following up outstanding invoices and assisting with debtor management
• Assisting with payroll and general finance administration
• Maintaining accurate financial records and databases
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
• Processing expenses, purchase orders and payment runs
• Supporting the Finance Manager with general accounting tasks and ad-hoc requirements
• Ensuring financial information is accurate, up to date and processed within deadlines

Skills

Organised

Communication

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Team player

Systems skills

Tools

Jobpac

Cheops

Job description

Nocean Recruitment in Sydney partners with a premier construction firm to recruit an Accounts Officer for the growing finance function. You will work closely with the Finance Manager across day‑to‑day accounting tasks, ensuring smooth operations and timely financial processing.

Ideal candidates are organised, detail–oriented and proactive, with strong experience in accounts payable/receivable and familiarity with construction accounting software such as Jobpac or Cheops.