Job Overview:

This role will serve as the primary bookkeeper and office administrator, handling day-to-day financial operations and general administrative tasks. The position requires strong bookkeeping capabilities with an understanding of Australian taxation law, payroll, and superannuation requirements. This is a replacement role with a 3-4 week transition period available for training with the current team member, who has been with the company for 4 years. The workload fluctuates based on project volume, with the expectation to increase significantly in the coming months.

Client Overview:

The client is a medium-sized commercial construction company based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. They are an approved government contractor and ISO accredited company that manages large-scale commercial construction projects. The company runs multiple projects simultaneously, ranging from 2-3 projects during quieter periods to 5-10 projects during peak times.

Schedule:

• Mondays to Fridays, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Australian Eastern Time, 35 hours per week)
• The client is considering a part-time option (minimum of 20 hours per week), depending on workload

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable through Xero accounting software.
• Process payroll, superannuation, and long service leave in compliance with Australian tax law.
• Verify supplier invoices and perform monthly reconciliations using the company's coding systems.
• Perform data entry into Autodesk construction management software to maintain parallel tracking systems for ISO compliance.
• Provide monthly budget reports and financial updates to management.
• Handle general office administration tasks, including responding to emails and occasional phone calls.
• Support the external accountant with requested information and assistance as needed.

Must-Have Requirements:

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in bookkeeping and accounting.
• Strong proficiency with Xero accounting software.
• Thorough understanding of Australian taxation law, payroll, superannuation, and long service leave requirements.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with management and external accountants.
• Strong attention to detail for invoice verification, reconciliation, and dual-system data entry.

Nice-to-Have Requirements:

• Experience with Autodesk construction management software.
• Background working with construction companies or project-based businesses.
• Familiarity with ISO compliance requirements and financial documentation standards.
• Experience supporting government contract compliance and reporting.

Independent Contractor Perks:

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health insurance coverage for eligible locations

Note:

Please click the Apply button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.