Experienced Bookkeeper / Accounts Officer – Construction

Network Construction Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start times

Job summary

Network Construction Services in Sydney is seeking an experienced bookkeeper/accounts officer to manage day-to-day financials across residential remedial and commercial construction projects. You will own the books, work with management and our external accountant to keep records accurate and payments moving.

The role requires hands-on experience with Xero, payroll, reconciliations and BAS preparation, with a focus on construction progress claims, variations and project costing.

Qualifications

• Proven bookkeeping or accounts experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing and BAS preparation.
• Experience with project costing in construction is highly regarded.
• Excellent attention to detail and timely reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit construction progress claims with project team.
• Manage accounts receivable, invoicing, and debtor reporting.
• Handle accounts payable, supplier invoices, and PO checks.
• Process payroll and maintain superannuation/leave records.
• Prepare BAS information and liaise with the external accountant.
• Track retention payments and allocate project costs.
• Produce monthly P&L, cash flow and project cost reports.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Payroll processing

BAS preparation

Project costing

Tools

Xero

Job description

Experienced Bookkeeper / Accounts Officer – Construction

Construction & Remedial Services | Sydney

Is a well established and respected, family-owned building company specialising in residential remedial works and commercial construction.

We are seeking an experienced, organised and proactive bookkeeper/accounts professional to manage our day-to-day accounts and maintain strong financial control across our business and projects.

About the role

This is a hands-on position for someone who takes ownership of the accounts, identifies issues early and actively follows up outstanding money without needing constant direction.

You will work closely with management, our project team and our external accountant to keep financial records accurate, claims submitted on time and payments moving.

Key responsibilities

Prepare and submit construction progress claims in consultation with the project team.

Track progress claims and approved variations to ensure all completed work is invoiced.

Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing, payment allocations and debtor reporting.

Follow up overdue payments professionally and persistently, resolving queries and escalating issues when required.

Manage accounts payable, including checking supplier and subcontractor invoices against purchase orders and agreed pricing.

Prepare payment runs for management approval.

Maintain accurate financial records in Xero, including bank and credit card reconciliations.

Process payroll and maintain superannuation and leave records.

Prepare BAS information and liaise with our external accountant.

Track construction retentions, release dates and outstanding retention payments.

Allocate labour, materials and subcontractor costs to the correct projects.

Monitor company and project profit and loss, identifying discrepancies and cost overruns.

Prepare monthly reports covering profit and loss, cash flow, overdue debtors and project costs.

Maintain clear records and communicate financial issues promptly to management.

What we’re looking for

Proven experience in bookkeeping or an accounts role.

Strong practical knowledge of Xero is essential.

Construction industry experience, particularly with progress claims, variations, retentions and project costing, is highly regarded.

Confidence following up outstanding money and resolving payment queries.

Experience with payroll, reconciliations and BAS preparation.

Ability to understand and track profit and loss reports.

Strong attention to detail, organisation and time management.

Clear communication skills and professional handling of confidential information.

A reliable person who works independently, follows tasks through and keeps management informed.

What we offer

A key role within an established, family-owned building company.

A supportive office team and direct access to management.

Varied work across residential remedial and commercial construction projects.

Remuneration based on experience and capability.

Office location: Gladesville

Employment type: Full-time

Working hours: 40

Salary range: To be discussed