Accounts & Payroll Lead (Xero) for Builder Office

Engage Construction Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Engage Construction Pty Ltd in Sydney is seeking an experienced bookkeeper to own our accounts and keep the office running. You’ll be the person who knows where the money is, makes sure people and suppliers are paid correctly and on time, and keeps our company records in order.

This full-time role is based in our Alexandria office. You’ll report to the Operations Manager and work with our external accountant.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bookkeeping or an accounts role.
• Strong Xero skills; Dext experience is a bonus.
• Payroll and BAS experience.
• Some HR or office admin experience.
• Construction experience is helpful but not essential.
• Organised, accurate and reliable; you follow things through without being chased and keep us informed.
• You handle confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier bills, prepare payment runs and reconcile supplier statements.
• Run weekly payroll from timesheets, including super and leave.
• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations in Xero.
• Follow up overdue client payments.
• Code costs to each job.
• Prepare BAS information with our external accountant.
• Prepare monthly reports for the Operations Manager.
• Handle onboarding and offboarding, including contracts, inductions and system access.
• Keep staff records, leave balances and probation dates up to date.
• Support recruitment admin and reference checks.
• Keep company insurances and licences current.
• Verify subcontractor and supplier documents, including insurances and licences.
• Manage the vehicle register: registrations, insurance, servicing and tolls.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Xero proficiency

Payroll processing

BAS knowledge

HR/admin experience

Construction knowledge

Attention to detail

Confidential handling

Tools

Xero

Dext

Job description

Engage Construction Pty Ltd in Sydney is seeking an experienced bookkeeper to own our accounts and keep the office running. You’ll be the person who knows where the money is, makes sure people and suppliers are paid correctly and on time, and keeps our company records in order.

This full-time role is based in our Alexandria office. You’ll report to the Operations Manager and work with our external accountant.