Office & Accounts Manager

Circle Recruitment & HR; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Circle Recruitment & HR represents a locally based client in the building, construction, carpentry and design space, seeking an experienced accounts/office administrator.

The role is permanent, part-time (approx. 25 hours per week, across 3–5 days) and 100% onsite in Caringbah, handling payroll, payables, Xero, Buildertrend and general compliance.

You will be highly organised, proactive and capable of managing multiple admin tasks in a busy construction environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts or office management roles.
• Familiar with Xero accounting software.
• Strong organisational and proactive approach.
• Capable of taking ownership and following tasks through.
• Comfortable with numbers and admin systems.
• Experience in construction environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts and office administration.
• Handle payroll, payables and Xero/Buildertrend administration.
• Oversee staff records, leave administration and registers.
• Maintain compliance, filing and business systems.

Skills

Accounts administration experience

Office management

Organised and proactive

Ownership mindset

Numerical ability

Administrative systems

People/team interaction

Tools

Xero

Buildertrend

Job description

Looking for a role with variety, flexibility and impact? This excellent role is for you!

About the Organisation

Our client is an established, locally based business operating across the building, construction, carpentry and design space, known for delivering quality projects with a professional and customer-focused approach.

About the Role:

Location: Caringbah (100% onsite)

Days / Hours: Part-time (Flexible, approx. 25hours per week across 3–5 days)

Employment Status: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

You will be responsible for the smooth day-to-day administration of the business, including accounts administration, payroll and payables, Xero and builder trend administration, staff and leave administration, vehicle and insurance registers, compliance requirements, filing and business systems.

The Ideal Candidate will possess:

• Previous experience in an accounts or office management role
• Xero experience highly desirable
• Highly organised, reliable and proactive
• Confident taking ownership and following tasks through
• Comfortable with numbers and administrative systems
• Able to identify matters requiring management attention
• Comfortable working in a busy construction environment
• Friendly, practical and able to work with different personalities
• Builder trend or construction administration experience advantageous, but not essential