My long standing client is a dynamic, project-focused home building company delivering high-quality residential outcomes across Queensland. With a strong emphasis on systems, structure and financial discipline, the business operates within a fast-paced construction environment where collaboration between office and site teams is key to success. The company prides itself on maintaining professional client communication standards, streamlined processes and strong relationships with trades, suppliers and stakeholders. They foster a supportive, team-oriented culture while encouraging initiative, accountability and continuous improvement across all areas of the business. ⭐ About the role ⭐ The Assistant Accountant is responsible for overseeing day-to-day finance operations while supporting the preparation and analysis of month-end reporting. This role supervises the Finance Officer, ensures transactional accuracy, and consolidates financial data into structured, review-ready reports for the Finance Manager. This is a full-time position offering structured hours (Mon-Thurs 8:00am-4:30pm and Fri 8:00am-2:00pm). The role sits between transactional finance and strategic reporting, acting as the operational link across day-to-day processing, payroll, reconciliations and month-end reporting. Key elements of the role include: Overseeing daily finance operations and supervising a Finance Officer Assisting with month-end close, journals, accruals and reporting Managing reconciliations (bank, loan and balance sheet) Processing weekly payroll Maintaining job costings, variations and cost-to-complete reporting Supporting BAS/GST, TPAR and QLeave obligations Tracking claims, rebates, extras and commissions Supporting audit processes and driving process improvements Role Requirements: Strong understanding of core accounting principles, including accruals, revenue recognition and financial reporting within a project-based environment Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting Confident in analysing financial data, identifying trends and supporting business decisions Proficient across accounting and construction systems (e.g. Xero, Databuild, MyConstruct, OnSite Companion, HubSpot) Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage stakeholders professionally Highly organised with strong time management and attention to detail across multiple projects Proactive, client-focused and solution-oriented approach Collaborative team player with the ability to work autonomously and adapt in a fast-paced construction environment It would suit someone who enjoys being hands-on operationally but also contributing to reporting, analysis and continuous improvement. All applications are treated with the upmost confidentiality - please dont hesitate to apply if this role sings to you! In the past 5 years we have been extremely humbled to have placed over 14,000 people into meaningful employment. This equates to 21 lives enhanced every day! Ruby Willoughby | rwilloughby@marble.com.au | 07 3183 2200 By submitting your CV you agree to have read: marble.com.au/privacy