Financial Controller

Recruit Shop Pty Ltd; Gympie Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great reputation

Varied role

Friendly team

Career progression

Approvals exposure

Job summary

Recruit Shop Pty Ltd, based in Gympie, Queensland, is seeking a proactive finance professional to support accounts and approvals across the business. You will handle job costing, invoicing, payroll entries, and compliance tasks, liaising with external accountants as needed.

The role offers exposure to building approvals processes, stocktake duties, and a collaborative team environment with opportunities to advance as the business grows.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar finance/Accounts role.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Ability to communicate with clients, subcontractors, councils, and certifiers.

Responsibilities

• Own job costings and financial reporting, liaise with accountants.
• Manage supplier/subcontractor invoicing and payments; PO matching and approvals.
• Oversee end-of-month reconciliations and stocktake processes.
• Maintain subcontractor compliance records (public liability, WorkCover).
• Manage project information and tool/asset records for smooth operations.
• Complete weekly payroll entries for external accountants.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Multitasking

Microsoft Excel

Payroll systems

Tools

Constructor

Job description

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?

• Well-Respected Company with aGreat Reputationin the Industry
• Varied Role Across Accounts Admin & Approvals
• Work in aFriendly & Supportive TeamEnvironment
• Opportunity toProgress Your Careeras the Business Grows
• Develop Experience Across Building Approval Processes
• Join A Business Focused On Quality & Positive Outcomes
• Immediate StartConsidered for the Right Candidate

Apply today and don't miss out on starting this opportunity as soon as possible!

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