Assistant Accountant - Construction, 6-Month Contract

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

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.