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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.

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Have you completed a certified practising accountant (CPA) qualification? Do you have experience completing ad hoc and month end reporting? What's your expected annual base salary?

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