Book keeper

Sloane Plumbing is seeking a part-time or full time (with office management duties), highly experienced, Senior Accounts Officer / Bookkeeper to join our team and play a key role in supporting the accounts and bookkeeping functions of the business.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is confident working independently, has strong technical bookkeeping knowledge and can manage a broad range of accounting responsibilities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

About the role
Working closely with management and project teams, this hands-on role involves managing accounts independently with strong attention to detail.

Key responsibilities

• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Processing and coding supplier and subcontractor invoices
• Preparing and processing supplier and subcontractor payments
• Monitoring outstanding debtors and following up overdue accounts
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving account discrepancies
• Completing bank reconciliations
• Managing project cost allocations and ensuring expenses are correctly coded
• Processing payroll
• Reviewing timesheets via Deputy and payroll data prior to processing
• Managing leave entitlements, superannuation and PAYG withholding
• Completing payroll reconciliations and maintaining accurate employee payroll records
• Assisting with BAS preparation, GST reconciliations and associated reporting
• Maintaining supplier, subcontractor and employee records
• Liaising with management, project teams, suppliers, subcontractors and our external accountant
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Providing general financial and administrative support to management as required

About you
We are looking for an experienced accounts professional who can confidently manage the role with minimal supervision.

To be successful, you will ideally have:

• Extensive experience in a bookkeeping, accounts or similar finance role

• Demonstrated experience managing accounts payable and accounts receivable

• Demonstrated experience processing end-to-end payroll, including timesheets, leave entitlements, superannuation, PAYG withholding and payroll reconciliations

• Sound knowledge of Australian payroll requirements and statutory obligations

• Strong knowledge of GST and BAS requirements, including preparation and reconciliation

• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles, general ledger coding and account reconciliations

• Experience managing bank and credit card reconciliations

• Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills

• Experience using Xero

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of the accounts function

• A proactive and practical approach to problem solving

Previous experience within the construction industry is highly desirable.

Experience dealing with subcontractors, project costing, supplier accounts and construction-related financial administration will be viewed favourably.

What We Offer

• A stable, long-term position within an established and growing construction company
• A senior, hands-on role with responsibility across the accounts function
• A professional and supportive working environment
• Varied responsibilities across bookkeeping, payroll, accounts and project financial administration
• Competitive remuneration based on experience
• Flexible Working Hours

If you are a highly experienced accounts professional who is confident managing a broad finance function and takes pride in maintaining accurate, well-organised financial records, we would like to hear from you.

Please apply through SEEK with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.