Are you an excellent Accountant who is motivated with a positive ‘can do’ attitude and looking to assist in growing and developing a successful trades business? Do you like the idea of working for a family small business where there are no politics and you are highly valued for your contribution? If so this is the position for you!

To be successful in this role you will need to be capable of both excelling in accounting and contracts administration. These roles are being combined given the interdependence of the two areas. Previous experience in contacts administration is not required, however a willingness to learn and become competent in this area of the business is required.

Key Criteria:

✔ Degree qualified in a business-related discipline.

✔ CPA or Chartered Accountant certified.

✔ At least 3 years relevant experience in a similar role.

✔ Confident and competent with payroll, cashflow forecasting, preparation of BAS, reconciling of all accounts and preparation of monthly reports.

✔ Highly competent in using Excel

Desirable but not essential:

Experience operating Xero and or MYOB accounting packages.

Experience in using a cloud-based Job Management System

Previous experience in a service or trade-based company

Skills required:

✔ A strong organiser who has drive and is consistently reliable

✔ Diligent, with high attention to detail

✔ Able to work individually demonstrating initiative, but also willing and capable to work as part of a team

✔ Confident communicator and ability to effectively liaise with team members, clients and suppliers

✔ Excellent problem-solving skills with a common-sense approach

This position will report to the General Manager and be directly responsible for:

● Review and manage all subcontracts

● Tracking, issuing and managing progress claims and final invoicing

● Administering and managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

● Reconciling bank statements

● Completing payroll and timesheets, including managing and processing all industry and superannuation obligations

● Preparing and managing weekly cashflow forecasting

● Prepare the monthly and annual Board Reports

● Managing company Balance Sheet

● Managing retentions and bank guarantees

● Managing the development and implementation of corporate policy and procedures to ensure legal compliance

● Proactively seeking to enhance profitability and company performance

● Delivering exceptional customer service to our clients

We are determined to find the right person and hence are open to discussion regarding flexible working hours and/or arrangements to cater for existing commitments. The role will require a majority of days in the office for alteast the first 6 – 12 months. We will be working to more flexible arrangements in the longer term as systems are rolled out.

If this opportunity is for you and you would like to work as part of a friendly team, please send your resume to [email protected] with a covering letter outlining clearly why you feel you are the most suitable candidate for this role, by specifically addressing the key criteria above.