Administration / Accounts Manager

SEQ; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SEQ, a well-established commercial Electrical & Security construction company, is seeking an experienced Accounts Officer to join our Capalaba-based team. This hands-on role covers day-to-day accounts processing, payroll, and project administration with direct exposure to the Director.

You will be confident with Xero, meticulous with financial records, and capable of supporting project teams with construction documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on experience as an Accounts Officer or similar accounts administration role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing financial information.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts payable and receivable, including processing invoices and payments.
• Complete bank reconciliations and payroll processing with associated records.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and external accountants as required.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with regular reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Independent work

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

We are a well-established commercial Electrical & Security construction company based in the Redlands; we’re looking for an experienced and organised Accounts Officer to join our team.

This is a hands-on role responsible for managing the day-to-day accounts processing for the business, along with general office administration and supporting our project teams with construction documentation and dealing directly with the Director.

We're looking for someone confident using Xero, who has excellent attention to detail and enjoys a varied role where they can take ownership of their responsibilities.

Accounts & Finance

• Manage all day-to-day accounts payable and receivable.
• Process supplier and subcontractor invoices and payments.
• Complete bank reconciliations.
• Process payroll, superannuation and associated records.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with regular reporting.
• Follow up outstanding invoices and manage debtor enquiries.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and our external accountants as required.

Project Administration

• Assist with the preparation and submission of project progress claims.
• Assist with preparing, tracking and maintaining variation documentation.
• Collate and organise project information, supporting documents and records.
• Maintain accurate project files, registers and correspondence.
• Provide general administrative support to the project management team.

We’re Looking For

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, previous experience in an Accounts Officer or similar accounts administration role. Ability to prioritize and work independently.
• Experience with accounts payable, receivable, reconciliations and payroll a Strong working knowledge of Xero.
• A minimum of intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word is essential, including the ability to confidently prepare, format and manage spreadsheets, reports, and project documentation.
• Previous experience in the construction/electrical/security industry would be highly regarded but is not essential.

Join Us?

Join our friendly, established local business where your contribution will be valued and your work will make a genuine difference. You'll enjoy a varied, hands-on role with real task ownership, attractive remuneration based on your experience, and the convenience of on-site parking at our Capalaba office. Become an important part of a supportive team and help keep our projects and day-to-day operations running smoothly.