NEWR Home Design & Renovation

20 to 25 hours per week. Flexible working arrangements

Are you an organised and detail-oriented finance professional looking for a flexible part-time role with variety?

NEWR is a premium residential design and renovation company based in Canberra. We're looking for a Finance Assistant / Bookkeeper to support the day-to-day financial operations of NEWR and its connected entities.

This role can offer a mix of office and remote work, with a minimum of two days per week in our Canberra office. Hours can be structured across four days to suit the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Bookkeeping

Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities across multiple entities

Maintain Xero accounting records accurately

Process accounts payable and receivable

Manage supplier invoices, customer invoicing and subcontractor payments

Complete bank reconciliations

Assist with payroll processing and employee records

Review employee timesheets and overtime

Support superannuation, leave and BAS preparation

Liaise with external accountants and advisers

Assist with cash flow administration and financial reporting

Project Costing & Reporting

Monitor project budgets and actual costs

Assist with project cost allocation and coding

Review project-related expenses

Assist with financial reporting and monthly management reports

Support project variation tracking and financial administration

Systems & Process Improvement

Help improve finance systems and internal processes

Prepare reports using Microsoft Excel

Maintain organised financial and compliance documentation

Provide general finance and administrative support across the business

About You

You'll ideally have:

Previous bookkeeping or finance administration experience

Strong working knowledge of Xero

Experience with payroll and BAS processes

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Excellent attention to detail

Strong organisational and time management skills

A proactive and reliable approach

High levels of professionalism and confidentiality

Highly Regarded

Experience working across multiple entities

Construction or project-based industry experience

Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team

What We Offer

Flexible part-time hours of 20 to 25 hours per week

While the role is offered on a part-time basis, we see this as a long-term position with the potential to expand in both responsibility and hours as the business continues to grow.

Hybrid working arrangement with remote flexibility

Minimum two office days per week

A varied role with genuine responsibility

Opportunity to help improve systems and processes

Supportive team environment within a growing business

Long-term role with flexibility for the right person