• Newly created role, you can make your own!
• Hands on position, where you will be instrumental in the company's financial management
• Australian owned business who’s experienced a 50% growth in the 23/24 FY

In operation since 1988, our client is proud to be a quality Australian owned family business, who have seen substantial growth over the years and now have operations in NSW, VIC and the ACT.

As a part of that growth, a newly created position is now available for an experienced, commercially astute Accountant, who will be able to support the business through their next growth phase. This is a very hands on role, where with the assistance of two offshore team members, you will be solely responsible for all facets of Finance, including; AR/AP, Bank Reconciliations, Cashflow Forecasting P&L and Balance Sheet reporting.

It is envisaged you will have 5+ years experience in a Commercial Accounting role, ideally within a construction/joinery operation or similar. A hands-on approach and a willingness and desire to chip in and get things done are essential requirements for this role.

What’s great about this role:

• Excellent salary package on offer
• Reputable business with a high level of honesty & integrity
• Tight knit, collaborative team environment
• A company that values and rewards their staff

Duties:

• Manage the organisation's cash flow and financial reporting obligations, with responsibility for timely preparation, analysis and presentation of management reports
• Management and leadership of existing local and offshore team members
• Daily bank reconciliations and cashflow monitoring, ensuring all progress claim payments are accurate and up to date
• Full control of Accounts Payable and approval of payments
• Daily monitoring of Accounts Receivables, including credit control and negotiations with clients for better payment terms where required
• Ensure compliance with all State and Federal obligations including BAS, Payroll Tax, Workers Compensation, Insurances etc
• Work closely with external Accountants in the management of the organization's statutory obligations
• Collaborate, design, implement and review finance systems, policies and procedures to ensure continuous improvement
• Manage relationships and payment terms with Vendors & Suppliers, ensuring quality and cost effectiveness
• Reconciling projects prior to sign off on Final Deeds of Release
• Management reporting to suit business needs

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance with CPA or CA qualifications preferable
• Demonstrated Accounting experience within the Construction/Joinery industry and/or Project Management business experience
• A track record of providing strategic financial and operational leadership in an SME environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in preparing reports and presentations
• Proven ability to understand key financial and business variables in a complex and changing commercial environment
• Demonstrated experience managing risk and compliance
• An understanding of HR, payroll and modern award compliance obligations
• Positive can-do, willing and flexible attitude
• Ability to deliver results and set your own and the teams goal
• Results driven, with a high level of commercial acumen
• An analytical mind and high level problem-solving ability
• Highly computer literate in MS Office, Accounting Software & ERP systems
• MUST be living in AU and have full Australian working rights

How to apply
All applications are to be submitted online – click APPLY. We will be reviewing applications as they are received so apply today! Please note only candidates that meet our client’s selection criteria will be contacted.

Job ID: LB46/3.0