Finance Officer

Ganaji Contracting; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Stable working environment

Opportunity for ownership of accounting functions

Job summary

A leading contracting company in Western Australia is seeking a Finance Officer. This role involves managing timely accounts and payroll processing, ensuring compliance with Australian tax laws, and providing accounting services across multiple entities. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Accounting or Finance and CPA or CA qualifications. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with accounting software like Xero are necessary. The company offers a competitive salary and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• CPA or CA qualification or working towards it is preferred.
• Proven experience in an accounting role with payroll and tax responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lodge tax returns including BAS, GST, and PAYG.
• Ensure compliance with ATO requirements and manage financial records.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Skills

Accounting degree

CPA or CA qualification

Experience in payroll and tax

Knowledge of Australian tax law

Experience with Xero

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Clear communication

Reliability and compliance mindset

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Xero

Job description

Base pay range

A$100,000.00/yr - A$110,000.00/yr

We are seeking a dynamic and energetic individual with a keen eye for detail to join our team full time. A key objective of this role is to ensure accurate and efficient data entry, maintenance of employee records, and support processing activities.

Finance Officer

As the Finance Officer you will play a vital role in supporting our Directors in ensuring timely and accurate accounts and payroll processing, and provide accounting services across multiple group companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Taxation & Compliance
  • Prepare, review, and lodge all required tax returns, including:
    • BAS / IAS
    • GST
    • PAYG withholding
    • Long Service Leave (MyLeave)
    • FBT (if applicable)
  • Ensure compliance with ATO and State Revenue Office (WA) requirements
  • Liaise with the ATO, OSR WA, auditors, and external accountants as needed
  • Stay up to date with changes in tax and payroll legislation
  • Maintain accurate general ledger and financial records
  • Manage and process superannuation, PAYG withholding, and payroll tax obligations
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
  • Reconcile bank accounts, payroll accounts, and balance sheet items
  • Monthly Progress Claims calculations and processing
  • End of Month accounts processing
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
  • Support year-end financial statements and audit processes

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA or CA qualification (or working towards) preferred
• Proven experience in an accounting role with hands‑on payroll and tax responsibility
• Strong knowledge of Australian tax law, payroll, and superannuation
• Experience with accounting software (preference Xero)
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines

Personal Attributes

• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proactive and reliable with a strong compliance mindset

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Stable and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to take ownership of the company’s accounting functions

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Oil and Gas