Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant

at; Melville; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading contracting business as a Senior Bookkeeper/Accountant, where you will ensure the accuracy of financial records and contribute to the company's success. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to work closely with finance and project teams, managing month-end processes, preparing cash flow forecasts, and providing insights into profitability. With a focus on professional development and a clear succession plan to Finance Manager, this position is perfect for a detail-oriented individual ready to make a significant impact in a respected family-owned business. Flexibility in hours and competitive salary await the right candidate.

Benefits

Flexible start times

Ongoing professional development

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial accounting.
• Strong understanding of general ledger and balance sheet integrity.
• Proactive and detail-focused in finance and operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Prepare and lodge all statutory returns.
• Provide insights into gross profit margins.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Excel

Xero Financials

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Master of Professional Accounting

Tools

Xero Payroll

Job description

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About us
We are a leading contracting business delivering high-quality installations, service and infrastructure projects across the commercial and industrial sectors. With strong growth and a pipeline of major projects, we’re looking for a talented Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant to support our finance function and contribute to our ongoing success.

About the Role

Reporting to the CFO, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial records, working closely with both finance and project teams. This role suits someone who is analytical, hands-on, has great attention to detail and ready to take ownership of financial processes whilst delivering insights to improve performance and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Manage month-end and year-end financial close processes including journals, accruals and prepayments

Ensure accurate, clear general ledger entries and maintain audit-ready records

Perform timely Balance Sheet reconciliations (such as; Bank and loan accounts, Creditors and Debtors, Stock and Work in Progress (WIP), Wages and payroll tax control accounts (PAYG, Superannuation)

Prepare and lodge all statutory returns (such as BAS, Superannuation, Payroll Tax)

Prepare rolling 12 week cash flow forecasts

Work closely with the cost controller and project managers to ensure accurate cost coding and allocations

Provide insights into gross profit margins and highlight cost-saving opportunities across the business

Support audit preparation and ensure compliance with tax and reporting requirements

Oversee AP/AR reconciliations and support timely invoicing, payment and collections

Back up to payroll (weekly)

What We’re Looking For

Relevant Batchelor degree or Master of Professional Accounting

5+ years’ experience in financial accounting

Strong understanding of general ledger and balance sheet integrity

Advanced Excel and Xero Financials and Payroll

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Proactive, detail-focused and comfortable working across finance and operations

Work rights with no restrictions

Highly desirable

CPA, CIMA,CA qualified (or very close to completion)

Construction, manufacturing or warehousing industry exposure

Why Join Us?

Work with a respected family owned growing business on major projects

Diverse and rewarding role backed with on-going professional development

Be a key player in a well-run, growing business with a clear succession plan to Finance Manager

Flexible start times and can offer on a part time basis of 25 hours per week (let us know in your cover letter if you are interested in full or part time)

Competitive salary and flexibility for the right candidate

How to Apply

If you’re ready to bring your accounting expertise to a dynamic and growing business, click ‘Apply for this Job’

Closing Date: Monday 19th May however, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we find the right candidate.

The Employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, the LGBTQIA+ community, and candidates of all ages, nationalities, disabilities and gender identities. Discrimination and harassment of any kind are not tolerated.

No agencies at this stage please.

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