Construction Accountant - Direct access to Director

Goldenlight Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldenlight Pty Ltd (Goldenlight Civil & Construction) in Canberra is hiring a qualified Accountant to manage financial operations from our Majura office. You will prepare financial statements, lodge BAS/IAS/PAYG/FBT, handle payroll, and perform job costing across projects.

This permanent full-time role offers exposure to senior leadership, direct involvement in business decisions, and opportunities to contribute to profitability and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in Accounting or related field with an accounting major.
• At least 1 year of relevant post-qualification accounting experience.
• Sound knowledge of Australian taxation, GST and payroll legislation.
• Proficiency in Xero and/or MYOB, plus intermediate to advanced Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines; good written and verbal English.
• Construction or project-based accounting experience is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Prepare and lodge BAS, IAS, PAYG withholding and FBT returns; support year-end income tax with external tax agent.
• Run full-cycle accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations and general ledger maintenance.
• Process payroll for site and office staff, including superannuation, STP reporting and ACT portable long service leave reporting.
• Do job costing for each project, and prepare progress claims, variations and retention tracking for head contractors.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and budgets, and analyse project profitability for the Director.
• Manage subcontractor payments and TPAR reporting.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with ATO, ASIC and Fair Work requirements.
• Liaise with auditors, banks, insurers and builders on financial matters.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Excel

Job description

Goldenlight Pty Ltd (Goldenlight Civil & Construction) in Canberra is hiring a qualified Accountant to manage financial operations from our Majura office. You will prepare financial statements, lodge BAS/IAS/PAYG/FBT, handle payroll, and perform job costing across projects.

This permanent full-time role offers exposure to senior leadership, direct involvement in business decisions, and opportunities to contribute to profitability and compliance.