Senior Bookkeeper

MJM Recruit; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work pattern

Permanent role

Close to home

Job summary

MJM Recruit has partnered with an established construction business to recruit an experienced Bookkeeper who will take ownership of the accounts and day-to-day office administration. This autonomous role keeps the business financially organised, compliant and one step ahead, with responsibilities spanning AP/AR, payroll, POs, BAS, and project accounting.

You will work closely with a construction-focused team, ensuring accuracy, deadlines, and proactive financial management.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping or Diploma of Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated bookkeeping experience within the construction industry.
• Hands-on MYOB experience.
• Advanced or highly proficient Excel skills.
• Sound knowledge of construction awards, payroll and project accounting.
• Excellent accuracy, organisation and attention to detail.
• Confidence to follow up others and keep deadlines on track.
• Proactive, dependable approach and ability to anticipate what comes next.
• Strong communication skills and a friendly, confident personality.

Responsibilities

• Managing accounts payable, accounts receivable and reconciliations.
• Processing payroll, construction allowances and employee entitlements.
• Uploading and allocating purchase orders and supplier invoices.
• Managing project retentions and construction-related accounts.
• Preparing BAS and weekly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Monitoring cash flow, payments and outstanding accounts.
• Responding to email enquiries and overseeing general office administration.
• Ensuring safety documentation and SWMS are completed and current.
• Managing WorkCover, vehicle registrations, leases and insurances.
• Tracking renewals, deadlines and outstanding actions.

Skills

Excel

Payroll

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Autonomy

Education

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Diploma of Accounting

Tools

MYOB

Job description

Are you the person who sees what needs to be done, and handles it before anyone needs to ask?

MJM Recruit has partnered with an established construction business seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to take ownership of their accounts and day-to-day office administration.

This is a trusted, autonomous role for someone who understands what is required to keep a construction business financially organised, compliant and one step ahead.

About the Role

Working autonomously, you will take ownership of the accounts and administration required to keep the business organised, compliant and financially on track.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing accounts payable, accounts receivable and reconciliations

Processing payroll, construction allowances and employee entitlements

Uploading and allocating purchase orders and supplier invoices

Managing project retentions and construction-related accounts

Preparing BAS and weekly, quarterly and annual financial reports

Monitoring cash flow, payments and outstanding accounts

Responding to email enquiries and overseeing general office administration

Ensuring safety documentation and SWMS are completed and current

Managing WorkCover, vehicle registrations, leases and insurances

Tracking renewals, deadlines and outstanding actions

About You

Are you an experienced construction Bookkeeper who enjoys autonomy, takes ownership and knows how to keep a business one step ahead?

You will bring:

A Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, Diploma of Accounting or equivalent qualification

Demonstrated bookkeeping experience within the construction industry

Strong, hands‑on MYOB experience

Advanced or highly proficient Excel skills

Sound knowledge of construction awards, payroll and project accounting

Excellent accuracy, organisation and attention to detail

The confidence to follow up others and keep deadlines on track

A proactive, dependable approach and the ability to anticipate what comes next

Strong communication skills and a friendly, confident personality

What’s on Offer?

$80K–$100K + super, depending on experience and agreed work pattern

Flexibility to work 4 or 5 days per week

Consistent hours from 7.30 am to 3.30 pm

Work close to home in the Boronia/Bayswater area

A permanent, trusted role with genuine responsibility

The autonomy to take ownership and make the position your own