Autonomous Accounts Officer | Flexible & Xero Expert

Hoban Recruitment; Drysdale; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Autonomous role

Drysdale office

Job summary

Hoban Recruitment's Drysdale client, a growing family-run commercial construction business, seeks an experienced Accounts Officer/Bookkeeper to own day-to-day financial operations and some office administration. The role is hands-on and autonomous, reporting to directors and external accountants.

Open to full-time or part-time arrangements with flexibility. You will manage AP/AR, payroll, BAS, GST and WorkCover, and support project costing with strong Xero and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in bookkeeping, accounts or a similar role.
• Strong Xero and Excel skills.
• Solid knowledge of Australian payroll, superannuation, GST and BAS.
• Experience across AP, AR and account reconciliations.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing accounts payable and receivable.
• Supplier payments and customer invoicing.
• Bank, credit card and loan reconciliations.
• Payroll, superannuation and STP management.
• Preparing information for BAS, GST, Payroll Tax and WorkCover.
• Debtor management and cash flow monitoring.
• Supporting job costing and project‑related financial administration.
• Liaising with external accountants and providing accurate, reconciled information.
• Managing general office administration, records and documentation.
• Assisting with licences, registrations, insurances and supplier accounts.
• Supporting purchasing, travel and general business administration as required.

Skills

Ownership & independence

Attention to detail

Organisation & time management

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Hoban Recruitment's Drysdale client, a growing family-run commercial construction business, seeks an experienced Accounts Officer/Bookkeeper to own day-to-day financial operations and some office administration. The role is hands-on and autonomous, reporting to directors and external accountants.

Open to full-time or part-time arrangements with flexibility. You will manage AP/AR, payroll, BAS, GST and WorkCover, and support project costing with strong Xero and Excel skills.