Australia, Springwood
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 4-6 Years
Education Level: Professional Bachelor
Infrastructure
Closing: 25 April 2025

Introduction

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!

About this role

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.* Marketing & Client Development: Developing business leads, coordinating marketing initiatives, and managing social media platforms.
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, ProCore / ProScan, MYOB, and other software systems with the ability to troubleshoot and adapt to new programs.* Reporting & Reconciliation: Daily bank reconciliations, intercompany account management for 5+ entities, 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.

Is this you?

  • Minimum 10 years in a fast paced accounts officer role, with at least 5 years within the construction industry in Australia
  • Proficiency in construction accounting software (ProCore, ProScan and MYOB or similar.
  • Srong written and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional data entry skills with a keen eye for detail
  • Must be available 40 hours per week. Flexibility to WFH 1-2 days after period of settling in

What we offer 

If this role aligns with your skills and experience 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.

Do you have questions?

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Sharon Pearl

+61 8 9429 5652