Assistant accountant
Core
Manage day-to-day accounts payable, bookkeeping, reconciliations, and support project accounting and financial reporting for a construction business.
Role type
Assistant Accountant
Builds
Financial records, payment runs, management reports, and cash flow forecasts for construction projects.
Domain
Construction / Accounting
Required skills
Accounts payable processing, general bookkeeping, bank and credit card reconciliations, accounts receivable support, month-end closing (journals, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations), financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, budgeting support, general ledger maintenance, statutory reporting (BAS/GST), intercompany transaction handling, Excel proficiency, accounting systems knowledge.
Preferred skills
Construction or project-based environment experience, month-end accounting exposure, CA/CPA qualification progress.
Responsibilities
Process supplier invoices and prepare payment runs; reconcile supplier statements and resolve payment queries; complete bank and credit card reconciliations; assist with accounts receivable and invoicing; support month-end processes including journals and balance sheet reconciliations; assist with cash flow reporting and forecasting; support project accounting and cost reporting; assist with budgeting and forecasting; maintain accurate general ledger accounts; support statutory reporting; liaise with project teams and suppliers regarding finance queries; assist with audit preparation and year-end processes.
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC