Senior Accounts Officer / Assistant Accountant

Avopiling; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Avopiling, a leading Australian civil and ground engineering company, is seeking a Senior Accounts Officer / Assistant Accountant in Sydney. You will own processes end-to-end, write and maintain procedures, and support AR, payroll, BAS, and fixed asset management within a multi-entity framework.

The role requires 3+ years in a similar position in Australia, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail. Construction industry experience is preferred, with flexibility to adapt to peak periods and

Qualifications

• 3+ years Australian experience in a Senior Accounts Officer/Assistant Accountant role.
• Experience in construction industry preferred.
• Ability to own end-to-end processes and write procedure documents.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail; hands-on reconciliations and month-end experience.
• Good GST/BAS knowledge; meet fixed deadlines.
• Degree in Accounting or Finance highly regarded; multi-entity environment advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain procedure documents for your own processes and the team's.
• Bank and balance sheet reconciliations across several entities.
• Process and reconcile corporate credit cards, petty cash and employee reimbursements.
• Support AR, payroll-related invoices, super and PAYG payments.
• Update progress claims and enter monthly AR claims.
• Maintain the fixed asset register.
• Assist with preparing BAS.
• Cover team members during leave and peak periods.
• Ad hoc tasks and projects as the business needs them.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Month-end reconciliations

GST/BAS knowledge

Process documentation

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Senior Accounts Officer / Assistant Accountant

This is a long-term, stable role suited to an experienced processor who enjoys being the go-to person for their work, takes pride in doing it really well, and is looking for a role they can settle into. You'll work independently, own your processes from start to finish, and play a key part in documenting how the finance team works.

Key responsibilities

• Write and maintain procedure documents for your own processes and the team's
• Bank and balance sheet reconciliations across several entities
• Process and reconcile corporate credit cards, petty cash and employee reimbursements
• Support AR, payroll-related invoices, super and PAYG payments
• Update progress claims and enter monthly AR claims
• Maintain the fixed asset register
• Assist with preparing BAS
• Cover team members during leave and peak periods
• Ad hoc tasks and projects as the business needs them

About you

• At least 3 years Australian experience as a Senior Accounts Officer, Assistant Accountant or in a similar role
• Construction industry experience preferred
• Proven ability to work independently and own processes end to end
• Experience in writing procedure documents
• Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail
• Hands-on reconciliations and month-end experience
• Good working knowledge of GST/BAS
• A steady, reliable approach, and comfortable meeting fixed weekly and monthly deadlines
• Works well in a team
• Highly regarded: Sage Intacct, a multi-entity environment, and a degree in Accounting or Finance

About us

Avopiling is a leading Australian civil and ground engineering company, delivering some of the country's largest infrastructure projects. With more than 35 years of experience and operations across four states, we build the foundations that major projects stand on.

A secure, permanent role with flexibility to consider a four-day week (salary pro-rated) for experienced candidates seeking reduced hours

Real ownership of your work and the opportunity to make a genuine impact