Accounts Officer

Accounts Officer- Construction Industry
Are you an experienced Accounts Officer from the construction industry, with a passion for numbers and a keen eye for detail? Our client is a renowned, forward thinking property developer who is on the lookout for a dedicated professional to join their dynamic team! If you thrive in the construction industry and are ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!
What We're Looking For:
* Experience: Minimum 10 years in an accounts officer role, within the construction sector.* Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (ProCore and ProScan and MYOB or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite. You should be well-versed in financial principles and regulations.
* Available 100% Office Contact
Key Competencies:* Accounting Software: Proficiency in MYOB, data entry, payroll processing (STP), BAS, PAYG, TPAR, and EOFY reconciliations.
* Payroll & Timesheets: Experience managing staff timesheets, processing payroll for 25+ employees, and handling superannuation, payroll tax, and other statutory obligations.* Financial Reporting: Preparation of P&L, balance sheets, and monthly management reports; experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cost center management.
* Accounts Payable & Receivable: Processing invoices, reconciling accounts, managing credit card expenses, and handling collections.* Tax Compliance: Monthly/quarterly BAS, IAS, and other ATO filings, including superannuation and payroll tax lodgments.
* Inventory & Asset Management: Maintaining asset registers, managing stocktakes, auditing variances, and overseeing equipment and fleet.* Intercompany & Cash Flow Management: Complex intercompany reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, and monthly retention reconciliation.
Operational Skills:
* System and Procedure Setup: Experience establishing accounting procedures, system integrations, and managing invoice financing (NAB and Procore).* Administrative Support: Assisting senior management, preparing meetings, handling correspondence, and maintaining office administration.
* Compliance: Familiarity with WHS protocols for Queensland, including office safety, equipment tagging, and first aid.* Vendor & Supplier Relations: Establishing strong supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, and managing contract terms.
Additional Responsibilities:
* Project Management Support: Entering quotes and estimates, tracking project costs, and managing construction documentation.* Financial Strategy: Reviewing loan terms, planning asset acquisitions, and tracking debt against project cash flow.
* Team Leadership & Support: Assisting Accounts Officer and other project staff* Technology Management: Competency in MS Office, Construction Software and MYOB, with the ability to troubleshoot and adapt to new programs.
* Reporting & Reconciliation: Daily bank reconciliations, and ensuring compliance in financial reports.
Special Requirements:* Accounts Handbook & Policy Adherence: Ensuring adherence to company policies on credit card usage, expense limits, and Deputy and Procore training.
* Supplier & Inventory Management: Managing tool registers, vehicle and equipment insurance renewals, and coordinating deliveries.* Budgeting & Cost Control: Forecasting GST and cash flow, organizing quotes for business improvements, and optimizing supplier savings.
Based 25kms South of Brisbane, this construction company is going from strength to strength, winning over $15M of contracts this year and more in the pipeline, your career could not be more secure and your input be more valued!
If this role aligns with your skills and you're eager to make an impact at a family-run construction company, please get in touch with Sharon at s.pearl@brunel.net and share your updated CV.