Financial Controller

RecruitShop; Gympie Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

4 days per week

Immediate start

Friendly & supportive team

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

RecruitShop in Gympie seeks a finance-focused professional to support the business across accounts, payroll and approvals. The role covers costings, supplier invoicing, monthly reconciliations, and subcontractor compliance, with training provided for building approvals.

You will liaise with accountants, clients, councils and suppliers, maintaining accurate records and promoting efficient financial workflows in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar finance role.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisation and time management.
• Confident communicator liaising with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and councils.
• Ability to juggle multiple deadlines with a proactive, collaborative approach.
• Experience with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel; training available for approvals.

Responsibilities

• Own job costing and financial reporting; liaise with accountants.
• Invoicing and payments to suppliers and subcontractors; PO matching.
• Oversee end-of-month reconciliations and stocktake processes.
• Maintain subcontractor compliance records (liability and WorkCover).
• Manage project information and tool/asset records for operations.
• Complete weekly payroll entry information for external accountants.
• Assist with building approvals; training provided; coordinate with certifiers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Payroll systems

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Established & Growing High-End Cabins & Homes Business in Gympie
• Dynamic & Varied Role Across Finance, Accounts & Approvals

• EARN $120,000 pa Pro Rata | Part-Time Over 4 Days | Flexible Hours
• Established & Growing High-End Cabins & Homes Business in Gympie
• Dynamic & Varied Role Across Finance, Accounts & Approvals

About The Company

For over 30 years, our client has specialised in modular construction for both residential and commercial customers, offering cost-effective, energy-efficient, and swift building solutions. Based in Gympie, Queensland, they serve clients nationwide, ensuring all cabins and homes are fully constructed in their manufacturing facility. Guided by a mission to provide a positive building experience, foster proficiency through culture-driven strategies, and benefit the community, they cater to a diverse range of clients, from first‑time homebuyers to tourist park developers.

About The Opportunity

The primary purpose of this position is to provide finance support across the business, understanding finance principles and the ability to work with other team members to achieve accurate results.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of job costings and financial reporting, liaising with accountants
• Managing supplier and subcontractor invoicing and payments, including purchase order matching and approvals
• Overseeing end‑of‑month reconciliations and stocktake processes
• Maintaining accurate subcontractor compliance records, including public liability and WorkCover
• Managing project information and tool/asset records to keep the business running smoothly
• Completing weekly payroll entry information for the external accountants

You will also assist with Building Approvals, and full training for these processes will be provided.

• Setting up new clients and projects, and invoicing starter packs and deposits in Constructor
• Coordinating building approvals with the Building Certifier, including QLeave and QBCC requirements
• Organising soil tests, effluent requirements, and energy efficiency documentation
• Assisting with plumbing applications, council permits, and decision notice certificates
• Keeping clients informed and booking footing and final inspections with the Onsite Manager
• Attending Production Team Meetings and assisting with approval‑related actions

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a similar position and an openness to learning the approvals side of the role
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisation and time management skills
• Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, councils, and certifiers
• Ability to juggle multiple deadlines with a proactive, collaborative approach
• Confidence with accounting and payroll systems and Microsoft Excel
• Building and construction approvals experience desirable but not essential; training provided

What's in it for You?

• Join an Established & Successful Cabins & Homes Business
• Well‑Respected Company with a Great Reputation in the Industry
• Varied Role Across Accounts Admin & Approvals
• Part‑time Role | 4 Days per week | Flexible Hours
• Work in a Friendly & Supportive Team Environment
• Opportunity to Progress Your Career as the Business Grows
• Develop Experience Across Building Approval Processes
• Join A Business Focused On Quality & Positive Outcomes
• Immediate Start Considered for the Right Candidate