An exciting position has become available in a fast growing construction company. Join a supportive team with exposure to interesting projects.
This role will work closely with our finance and project teams, you will be responsible for end‐to‐end accounts payable and general bookkeeping, with a strong focus on compliance with construction industry requirements and accurate, timely financial reporting and standards.
Accounting Tasks
* Processing accounts payable, including subcontractor and supplier invoices
* Matching invoices to purchase orders and contracts and resolving discrepancies
* Managing payment runs and monitoring creditor balances and due dates
* Ensuring all payments comply with QBCC and security of payment requirements
* Essential knowledge of QBCC compliance requirements is required
* Working knowledge level of QBCC compliance requirements is essential for this role
* Maintaining accurate project/job cost allocations in Jobpac and Xero
* Experience with Jobpac software is preferred but not essential
* Experience with Xero accounting software is required at start
* Assisting with preparation of month‐end reports and reconciliations
* Maintaining supplier and subcontractor records, insurances and compliance documentation
* Assisting with data for cash flow forecasting and reporting as required
Data Entry
* Data entry of all financial information in accordance with management requirements
* Input of sales records
* Invoicing
General Administration tasks
* Maintain internal filing, including accounts payable, and other miscellaneous filing
* E-mail all invoices get approval for payment
* Attend internal meetings when required
* Receive, record, open and distribute incoming mail
* Answer incoming phone calls
* Carry out purchasing of office equipment from local suppliers
* Keep stationery supplies tidy and clean dust when required
* Archive files on a yearly basis
* Minimum Year 12 or equivalent education level is required
* Minimum 1-2 years of bookkeeping or accounts payable experience is required
Experience
* Proven experience as a bookkeeper and/or Accounts Payable Clerk in the building and construction industry
* Knowledge Strong working knowledge of Xero and Jobpac (or similar construction ERP / job costing system)
Skills & competencies
* Good understanding of QBCC requirements and construction‐related legal and compliance obligations around payments (including retention, subcontractor payments, and security of payment)
* Familiarity with financial reporting requirements in a construction environment (job cost reports, WIP, accruals, etc.)
* High attention to detail, accuracy and organisation skills
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with project managers, site teams and external stakeholders
* Ability to work autonomously and manage priorities across multiple projects