Senior Construction Bookkeeper / Offshore Construction Accountant
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Description
Job Overview
"Precision-Driven Bookkeeping & Financial Operations for High-Performance Construction."
We are seeking a highly proactive, detail-oriented, and self-sufficient Offshore Accountant / Bookkeeper to manage the day-to-day
financial and administrative accounting operations for a growing Australian commercial construction business.
This role goes beyond basic data entry. It requires hands-on ownership of MYOB, fortnight payroll execution, project-level reporting,
accounts payable/receivable, trade credit account maintenance, supplier compliance collation (insurances/OH&S), and ATO compliance
prep (BAS/IAS/TPAR). The role also oversees preliminary record-keeping for Family Trust and Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF)
entities.
A critical requirement of this position is active, seamless daily communication. The candidate must possess a reliable, high-speed
internet connection capable of supporting clear inbound and outbound phone calls through the company’s VoIP system. We are looking
for an independent professional who answers accounts calls promptly, actively follows up on approvals, and ensures financial workflows
move forward without bottlenecks.
Key Responsibilities
1. Core Financial Operations & Project Administration
- MYOB Management: Handle daily data entry to maintain up-to-date administration of finances across all active jobs.
- Project Financial & OH&S Reporting: Prepare monthly reports for Project Managers detailing project financial and OH&S
status, specifically generating Project P&L from MYOB.
- Sales Invoicing & AR: Generate and send sales invoices as required on each project, issuing timely debtor statements and
follow-up reminders.
- Accounts Payable & Procurement Analysis: Prepare subcontractor and supplier invoices for project team approval, analyze
office/procurement expenses, and manage payment proposals.
- Trade Credit & Compliance Collation: Apply for and maintain trade credit accounts; collect and collate supplier insurances
(Public Liability and Workers' Compensation) and maintain office OH&S records.
- Bank & Entity Reconciliations: Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations, maintaining organized records for the
main construction entity, Family Trust, and SMSF.
2. Payroll & Australian Tax Compliance Support
- Execute fortnight staff and subcontractor payroll accurately and on schedule, including superannuation tracking and leave
calculations.
- Compile and assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly data for Business Activity Statements (BAS), IAS,
superannuation, and annual Taxable Payments Annual Reports (TPAR).
3. Client, Trade & Team Relationships (Communication & VoIP)
- VoIP System & Phone Coverage: Actively receive and make accounts-related phone calls via the company's VoIP platform,
taking detailed messages and directing calls to team members promptly.
- Correspondence Tracking: Maintain a clean, effective paper and digital audit trail of all correspondence relating to accounts,
trades, and administration.
- Meeting Participation: Participate in internal coordination meetings with staff and the Managing Director, accurately taking and
distributing meeting minutes when required.
- Proactive Escalation: React promptly to client and subcontractor requests for information, ensuring potential problems are
communicated early rather than left unresolved
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- 3+ years of hands-on Australian bookkeeping and accounting experience.
- Direct experience in the Australian Commercial Construction industry (strong understanding of subcontractor progress
claims, retention management, variations, and trade accounts).
- Minimum 2+ years of daily operational experience using MYOB (Advanced / Essentials).
- Solid understanding of Australian tax requirements (GST, BAS/IAS, Superannuation, and TPAR).
- Exposure or familiarity with construction software integrations (e.g., Procore, OneCore, or similar) is highly regarded.
- Experience or willingness to handle preliminary bookkeeping for Family Trust and SMSF entities.
- Technical, Hardware & Connectivity Requirements
Internet Connection: Stable, high-speed internet connection with sufficient bandwidth and low latency specifically capable of handling crystal-clear VoIP phone calls without dropped audio or degradation. (Power and internet backup systems required). - Software Tools: High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams) and standard PDF manipulation tools
(Adobe/Foxit).
Core Behavioral Competencies
- Proactive & Communicative: Comfortable talking on the phone with Australian subcontractors, suppliers, and directors; driven
by closed-loop communication.
- High Accuracy & Detail-Oriented: Zero tolerance for recurring data entry errors, missed deadlines, or unattended email
queues.
- Accountability & Problem Solving: Takes full ownership of tasks; immediately flags genuine blockers rather than operating on
assumptions
Benefits
Why Join Us?
- Healthy, supportive, and conducive work environment (Great Place to Work™ Certified for five consecutive years!)
- Work with an innovative company delivering cutting-edge solutions across multiple industries
- Lead a team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Competitive salary with opportunities for career advancement
- Collaborative, forward-thinking work culture
- 21 leave credits plus all client-based holidays
- HMO coverage with dependent benefits
- Exposure to world-class leadership from both local and international supervisors
Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now!