Accounts & Payroll Officer – Construction Industry

Location: Osborne Park
Full-time | Competitive salary | Great team culture

Are you an experienced accounts professional who enjoys variety and taking ownership of your work? We’re looking for a detail-oriented Accounts & Payroll Officer to join our client's growing team and manage the end-to-end finance function across accounts payable, receivable, and payroll.

This role suits someone who’s proactive, organised, and confident working in a fast-paced environment within the construction or trades industry.

What You’ll Do

Accounts Payable & Receivable

Process supplier invoices, purchase orders, and payment runs

Reconcile creditor statements and resolve discrepancies

Issue customer invoices and follow up on outstanding payments

Allocate job costs and ensure accurate coding to projects or cost centres

Payroll Administration

Prepare and process weekly or fortnightly payroll for office and site staff

Ensure compliance with Fair Work, awards, superannuation, and tax obligations (PAYG, STP)

Maintain employee records, leave balances, and timesheets (manual or via job management software such as SimPRO, AroFlo, or Tradify)

Process new starters, terminations, and final pays in line with Australian legislation

Financial Reporting & Compliance

Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and petty cash

Prepare and lodge BAS, PAYG, and superannuation payments

Assist with month-end reconciliations and reporting for management

Support external accountants and auditors with financial data

Administration & Systems

Maintain accurate digital filing and financial documentation

Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams

Use accounting software (Xero, MYOB, or QuickBooks) to manage financial records

Contribute to continuous improvement of systems and processes

About You

Previous experience in accounts and payroll (construction/trades industry highly regarded)

Sound knowledge of Australian accounting and payroll legislation

Confident using Xero and SimPRO (or similar software)

Strong attention to detail and time management skills

Excellent communication and a team-focused attitude