Junior Admin / Finance Officer

Sheeth; Sydney; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time role with flexible hours

Beautiful offices in Marrickville

Pathway to increased hours

Job summary

SHEETH is seeking 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.

The role includes handling creditor invoices, reconciling statements, preparing tax invoices within 24 hours of certified claims, and supporting weekly forecasts and cashflow. Growth opportunities exist as the business expands.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in accounts, bookkeeping or finance administration.
• Hands-on AP and AR processing and bank reconciliations.
• Knowledge of GST and tax invoice requirements.

Responsibilities

• Register creditor invoices within 24 hours of receipt.
• Reconcile supplier statements and maintain creditor records.
• Prepare tax invoices within 24 hours of a certified claim.
• Monitor AR, AP and bank reconciliations; post receipts and track KPIs.

Skills

Accounts payable/receivable

GST knowledge

Excel (intermediate)

Communication with suppliers

Education

Accounting degree or Cert IV/Diploma

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 SHEETH

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 upscale 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 defer issues to the Finance Manager

About you

Essential

• 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

• Intermediate Excel skills

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

Desirable

• 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