Assistant Accountant

Symon Bros Construction; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Symon Bros Construction in Melbourne's northern suburbs is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support the Group Financial Controller in a broad, hands-on role. The position is a six-month fixed-term contract based in Thomastown, Victoria, with potential to convert to a permanent role for the right candidate.

You will manage day-to-day accounting tasks, produce timely reports and assist with reconciliations, payroll support, and statutory compliance while coordinating with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years' accounting experience, preferably in construction or project-based environments.
• CPA or CA qualification preferred.
• Experience with reconciliations, journals and financial reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet reporting deadlines.
• Clear communication and stakeholder relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Own bank reconciliations, monthly journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Deliver accurate client and management reports—on time.
• Accounts Receivable.
• Accounts Payable payment forecasts and overdue balances.
• Reconcile subcontractor claims, client certificates and retention movements.
• Manage bank guarantees and follow up guarantees and retentions.
• Support payroll, timesheets and property lease administration.
• Statutory reporting across GST, PAYG, STP, FBT, TPAR, payroll tax, superannuation, Leave Plus and ABS.
• Preparation and follow up of insurance, Workcover.
• Ad hoc accounting priorities.

Skills

Bank reconciliations

Journals & GL

Financial reporting

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Payroll support

Communication skills

Education

CPA or CA qualification

Job description

Join a Dynamic construction business and build your accounting career in a broad, hands-on role.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to support our Group Financial Controller and help deliver accurate, timely accounting and management reporting. This is an initial six-month fixed term contract, with the potential to convert to a permanent role if you are the right fit.

About the role

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will support day-to-day accounting activities and ensure company transactions, reconciliations and reports are completed accurately and on time.

Key responsibilities

• Own bank reconciliations, monthly journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Deliver accurate client and management reports—on time.
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable payment forecasts and overdue balances.
• Reconcile subcontractor claims, client certificates and retention movements.
• Manage bank guarantees and proactively follow up outstanding guarantees and client retentions.
• Support payroll, timesheets and property lease administration.
• Statutory reporting across GST, PAYG, STP, FBT, TPAR, payroll tax, superannuation, Leave Plus and ABS.
• Preparation and follow up of insurance, Workcover
• Ad hoc accounting priorities.

About you

You are an organised and accountable accounting professional who can work autonomously, manage competing deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy. You also bring:

• A minimum of 3–4 years' relevant accounting experience, ideally within construction or another project-based environment.
• CPA or CA qualification is preferred.
• Practical experience with reconciliations, journals and financial reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and confidence working to reporting deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to build cooperative stakeholder relationships.
• A resilient, positive and improvement-focused approach.

The Opportunity

This role is offered on an initial six-month fixed term basis, with the potential to convert to a permanent role if the successful candidate is the right fit. The position is based in Thomastown, Victoria.

If you are ready to take the next step in your accounting career and contribute to a supportive, fast-paced construction business,

We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates.