Finance Officer (Xero) - Work from Home/Dayshift

Position Outline

We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance professional to support end-to-end accounting operations within a dynamic, project-driven environment. The role covers accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, reconciliations, reporting, and month-end support, while ensuring compliance with Australian accounting standards. You will also work closely with operational teams to improve workflows, enhance system efficiency, and support financial visibility across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all transactions.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations, including credit cards and supplier accounts.
• Process payroll for employees in accordance with Australian payroll requirements, including timesheets, leave balances, and award conditions where applicable.
• Maintain and update financial records within Xero, ensuring data integrity and compliance with internal standards.
• Support month-end processes, including reconciliations, journals, and preparation of financial reports for management review.
• Assist with BAS preparation by ensuring accurate coding of GST and maintaining compliant financial records.
• Manage invoice processing, supplier payments, and customer billing cycles in line with construction project timelines.
• Work closely with the Office Manager to ensure alignment between financial data, procurement activities, and operational workflows.
• Utilise Simpro to support job costing, project tracking, and financial visibility across construction projects.
• Identify inefficiencies in current finance and admin workflows and implement improved systems, automation, or process enhancements.
• Support document management and financial administration across multiple projects, ensuring audit-ready records.
• Assist with financial reporting, cash flow tracking, and cost monitoring to support business decision-making.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve discrepancies, payment queries, and financial issues.
• Perform other role-specific duties as they arise.

Position OutlineWe are seeking a detail-oriented Finance professional to support end-to-end accounting operations within a dynamic, project-driven environment. The role covers accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, reconciliations, report...

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in a Finance Officer / Bookkeeper / Accountant role within a small to medium-sized business environment.
• Strong experience managing accounts, payroll, and reconciliations end-to-end.
• Experience using Xero is essential.
• Experience using Simpro or similar job management / ERP systems is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of Australian accounting principles, including GST and BAS requirements, is highly desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, along with working knowledge of Word and Outlook.
• High level of English communication skills (minimum B2–C1 equivalent), both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail with a systematic, methodical, and process-driven approach to work.
• Demonstrated ability to implement or improve systems, workflows, and automation (including exposure to AI tools or data processing improvements).
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining accuracy, accountability, and communication standards.
• Experience supporting construction, trades, or project-based businesses is highly advantageous.

Position Outline

We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance professional to support end-to-end accounting operations within a dynamic, project-driven environment. The role covers accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, reconciliations, reporting, and month-end support, while ensuring compliance with Australian accounting standards. You will also work closely with operational teams to improve workflows, enhance system efficiency, and support financial visibility across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all transactions.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations, including credit cards and supplier accounts.
• Process payroll for employees in accordance with Australian payroll requirements, including timesheets, leave balances, and award conditions where applicable.
• Maintain and update financial records within Xero, ensuring data integrity and compliance with internal standards.
• Support month-end processes, including reconciliations, journals, and preparation of financial reports for management review.
• Assist with BAS preparation by ensuring accurate coding of GST and maintaining compliant financial records.
• Manage invoice processing, supplier payments, and customer billing cycles in line with construction project timelines.
• Work closely with the Office Manager to ensure alignment between financial data, procurement activities, and operational workflows.
• Utilise Simpro to support job costing, project tracking, and financial visibility across construction projects.
• Identify inefficiencies in current finance and admin workflows and implement improved systems, automation, or process enhancements.
• Support document management and financial administration across multiple projects, ensuring audit-ready records.
• Assist with financial reporting, cash flow tracking, and cost monitoring to support business decision-making.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve discrepancies, payment queries, and financial issues.
• Perform other role-specific duties as they arise.

Position OutlineWe are seeking a detail-oriented Finance professional to support end-to-end accounting operations within a dynamic, project-driven environment. The role covers accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, reconciliations, report...

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in a Finance Officer / Bookkeeper / Accountant role within a small to medium-sized business environment.
• Strong experience managing accounts, payroll, and reconciliations end-to-end.
• Experience using Xero is essential.
• Experience using Simpro or similar job management / ERP systems is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of Australian accounting principles, including GST and BAS requirements, is highly desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, along with working knowledge of Word and Outlook.
• High level of English communication skills (minimum B2–C1 equivalent), both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail with a systematic, methodical, and process-driven approach to work.
• Demonstrated ability to implement or improve systems, workflows, and automation (including exposure to AI tools or data processing improvements).
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining accuracy, accountability, and communication standards.
• Experience supporting construction, trades, or project-based businesses is highly advantageous.