Senior Bookkeeper, Accountant

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping across multiple property development, joint venture, and civil construction projects
• Process, reconcile, and accurately code supplier invoices, consultant fees, credit card transactions, and receipts in Xero
• Allocate expenses to the correct project, entity, and detailed cost category for project-level cost tracking and reporting
• Follow up with the team, contractors, and consultants to obtain missing invoices, receipts, supporting documents, and expense allocations
• Review supplier invoices and supporting documentation against project records, delivery dockets, and other relevant information
• Manage weekly accounts payable preparation, including compiling payment schedules and circulating invoices for internal review and approval
• Prepare and lodge monthly BAS, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and supporting documentation is complete
• Assist with monthly financial reporting and accurate project-cost capture for reporting and feasibility purposes
• Track intercompany and project-related loans, prepare loan documentation, record amounts and interest rates, and coordinate documentation for signing and recordkeeping
• Assist with property settlement accounting, including supporting documents, bank and legal invoices, settlement costs, and GST
• Work with the client's external accountant to support financial records, tax compliance, and settlement-related accounting
• Identify opportunities to streamline bookkeeping processes and automate repetitive tasks using technology and AI tools
• Contribute to detailed project cost analysis, reporting, and construction cost tracking

• At least 5 years of Australian based bookkeeping or accounting experience, ideally in a senior-level role managing complex, high-volume transactions
• Solid working knowledge of Xero, including bank reconciliation, accounts payable, expense coding, and financial recordkeeping
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and Australian accounting requirements, particularly GST and BAS preparation and lodgement
• Proven ability to manage financial records across multiple projects, entities, or cost centres while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
• Proficiency with Hubdoc, OneDrive, or similar document management tools
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to checking invoices, receipts, cost allocations, and supporting documentation
• Strong follow-up and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to chase missing information and resolve discrepancies independently
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with internal stakeholders, external accountants, suppliers, and consultants
• Highly organised and comfortable managing competing priorities, recurring deadlines, and a growing volume of invoices
• Tech-savvy and open to using AI and automation tools to improve workflows and reporting
• A CA or CPA qualification would make the candidate stand out
• Previous experience in property development, construction, civil works, or project-based accounting would make the candidate stand out
• Experience in management accounting, project cost reporting, cash flow tracking, or financial analysis would make the candidate stand out
• Experience managing intercompany transactions, shareholder loans, property settlements, and project-related expenses would make the candidate stand out
• An interest in AI tools, workflow automation, and improving finance processes through technology would make the candidate stand out

• Great opportunities for career growth
• Opportunity to work in an amazing environment
• 100% remote work
• Work from home / no daily commute