Accounts Assistant
Company Overview
Searson Buck is pleased to be recruiting an experienced Accounts Assistant on behalf of a well‑established, locally owned business south of Hobart. The organisation operates within the civil construction and heavy engineering sector and is supported by an experienced senior leadership team. The business is well regarded locally and offers a stable, professional working environment.
The Role This role will suit an Accounts Assistant who enjoys taking ownership of core transactional accounting processes and working closely with leadership. You will manage day‑to‑day accounts and payroll functions, with a clear scope and defined responsibilities.
Key responsibilities include:
* Processing supplier invoices, purchase orders, and payment runs
* Maintaining accurate Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable records
* Issuing customer invoices and following up outstanding payments
* Managing debtor reporting
* Reconciling bank accounts, credit cards, and supplier statements
* Managing weekly payroll end‑to‑end, including timesheets and compliance
* Supporting financial reporting and preparing basic management summaries
* Maintaining digital financial records using Xero
* Assisting with general finance and office administration as required
What We’re Looking For
You will bring a practical, organised approach and the ability to manage your workload with minimal supervision.
Ideally, you will have:
* Prior experience in accounts, bookkeeping, or financial support roles
* Solid understanding of AP/AR processing and reconciliations
* Previous ownership of end‑to‑end payroll
* Working knowledge of Xero
* Awareness of tax obligations, modern awards, and employee benefits
* Strong attention to detail and communication skills
* Ability to work autonomously while supporting a small team
* Comfort working in an operational, hands‑on environment
Remuneration
The role of Accounts Assistant in South of Hobart is offered with a salary between $65,000 – $75,000 + benefits.
Next Steps
If this role sounds aligned with your experience and career direction, we’d welcome your application.
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Bradley Slade
******@searsonbuck.com.au
(03) 6223 3***