Construction Bookkeeper - Multi-Entity, 3 Days/Wk Office

LJS Constructions; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

LJS Constructions in Sydney is seeking an experienced bookkeeper to run the books for a three-entity group (operating entity, payroll/admin entity and carpentry arm). You’ll own the finance function and report to the Managing Director, coordinating with our external accountant.

The role requires 3+ years in construction bookkeeping, strong Xero skills, STP payroll, BAS/IAS preparation, and careful cash management across payables and receivables.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping in construction, including job costing.
• Strong Xero skills, bank reconciliations, payroll with STP, BAS/IAS prep.
• Payroll under relevant award, including apprentices and leave loading.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier payables, progress claims, and cash position.
• Organised and deadline-driven with lodgements, renewals and licences calendar.
• Direct communicator with MD and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Own and streamline bookkeeping across three-entity group.
• Manage payables/receivables and progress claims.
• Prepare BAS/IAS and liaise with tax agent.
• Maintain weekly cash position.
• Ensure calendar of lodgements, renewals and licences.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Xero

Payroll (STP)

BAS/IAS

Job costing

Cash flow

Tools

Fathom

Buildxact

Job description

LJS Constructions in Sydney is seeking an experienced bookkeeper to run the books for a three-entity group (operating entity, payroll/admin entity and carpentry arm). You’ll own the finance function and report to the Managing Director, coordinating with our external accountant.

The role requires 3+ years in construction bookkeeping, strong Xero skills, STP payroll, BAS/IAS preparation, and careful cash management across payables and receivables.