Junior Admin / Finance Officer

SHEETH; Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

SHEETH is seeking a finance-minded professional for a part-time role handling day-to-day finance tasks in a growing construction business. The role covers accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliations, reporting to the Finance Manager, with flexibility on days worked.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years in accounting or bookkeeping, GST knowledge, and experience with Jobpac or similar ERP.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' experience in accounts, bookkeeping or finance administration.
• Hands-on AP and AR processing and bank reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of GST and tax invoice requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and the discipline to meet 24-hour processing turnarounds.
• Confident, professional communication with suppliers, customers and project teams.
• Experience using Jobpac (Viewpoint), or another construction ERP.
• Background in construction, fit-out or a project-based business, including progress claims and subcontractor payments.
• Completed or studying a degree in Accounting, or a Certificate IV/Diploma in Accounting or Bookkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Accounts payable processing and vendor invoice management.
• Accounts receivable processing and progress claim monitoring.
• Complete daily bank reconciliations and reporting.
• Maintain creditor records and subcontractor register.
• Support Finance Manager with compliance and monthly reporting.
• Reconcile company card and fuel card transactions.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Bank reconciliations

GST knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Degree in Accounting

Certificate IV/Diploma in Accounting or Bookkeeping

Tools

Jobpac (Viewpoint)

Job description

At SHEETH, we are all about Excellence and Engagement. Built right. Together. We are known for delivering high-quality commercial builds, taking an innovative approach, and fostering strong, lasting relationships with our clients.

At our core, we are a purpose-driven, family-founded team guided by passion, integrity, and partnership. With over 80% of our work coming from repeat clients, our focus is on building relationships, not just projects.

About the role

We're looking for a Junior Accountant, Finance Officer or finance-capable Administrator to run day-to-day processing across accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliations. This is a part-time or reduced hours permanent role reporting to our Finance Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Accounts payable
• Register creditor invoices in the accounting system within 24 hours of receipt
• Manage the accounts inbox and respond to routine supplier enquiries
• Reconcile supplier statements and maintain creditor records, including credit applications and the subcontractor register
• Set up new creditors in the accounting system
• Send the weekly pending invoices report to Project Managers, Contract Administrators and the Operations Manager
• Reconcile company card, fuel card and e-tag transactions
• Accounts receivable
• Monitor certified progress claims and deposits from Operations
• Prepare tax invoices within 24 hours of a certified claim
• Record invoices and post receipts
• Follow up payments within agreed terms and elevate disputes to the Finance Manager
• Reporting and compliance
• Complete daily bank reconciliations
• Prepare weekly reports including AR, AP and Bank Recs
• Track and report KPIs for the leadership team
• Maintain data for the weekly forecast and cashflow schedule
• Keep motor vehicle records current: purchase documents, finance leases, registration, insurance and logbooks
• Support Finance Manager in compliance and monthly reporting
• Systems
• Provide first-line accounting system support to staff and elevate issues to the Finance Manager

About you

• 1–2 years' experience in an accounts, bookkeeping or finance administration role
• Hands-on AP and AR processing and bank reconciliations
• Working knowledge of GST and tax invoice requirements
• Strong attention to detail and the discipline to meet 24-hour processing turnarounds
• Confident, professional communication with suppliers, customers and project teams
• Highly desirable
• Experience using Jobpac (Viewpoint), or another construction ERP
• Background in construction, fit-out or a project-based business, including progress claims and subcontractor payments
• Completed or studying a degree in Accounting, or a Certificate IV/Diploma in Accounting or Bookkeeping

What we offer

• Join an award-winning construction business with a strong pipeline of projects.
• Part-time or Reduced Hours permanent role with flexibility on which days you work
• A collaborative, down-to-earth team in beautiful offices in Marrickville
• Pathway to grow responsibilities and hours as the business grows