Senior Bookkeeper/Accounts Manager - Property Development

Based in Huntingdale, we are seeking an organised and detail oriented individual to join our team as a Senior Bookkeeper/Accounts Manager. If you are after variety, challenge, and the opportunity to grow, this is the role for you! This role is ideally suited to someone who has experience within a property development company and working towards becoming a financial controller. The ability to work across multiple entities/structures is an absolute must.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Processing invoices, managing payments/receipts, bank reconciliations whilst maintaining accurate financial records. You will also be responsible for managing corporate compliance such as BAS, providing financial assistance to project leads and the broader team as required and reconciling bank accounts and financial statements.
• General Bookkeeping: Support month-end processes (including monthly billing), including journal entries and general ledger reconciliations. You will also be required to complete all ATO reporting, preparation and submission via the ATO portals.
• Project Cashflow Tracking: Assist the development team with forecasting, facilitating debt/equity and monitoring group cashflow.
• Reporting: Preparing monthly cost summaries across all entities whilst assisting in monthly progress claim preparation.
• Payroll: Processing payroll, superannuation and related reporting for 5-10 staff.
• Company Administration: Working with transactions and keeping accurate records across multiple companies. You will need experience/understanding Trusts, Corporate Trustees and Partnerships as well as Annual Reporting requirements.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining clear communication, and ensuring deadlines are met.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary package based on experience.
• Flexible working arrangements with the role based in Huntingdale.
• The chance to work closely with Directors and contribute to the success of a growing business.

Key criteria

• Proven (5+ years) experience in bookkeeping and accounts management (experience with Xero is essential), including invoicing and financial reporting;
• Strong attention to detail and excellent numerical, analytical and organisational skills;
• Strong understanding of financial compliance, BAS, super, and payroll;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a polite and professional manner when responding to phone calls and dealing with stakeholders;
• Proven ability to work independently and respond effectively to direction;
• A capacity and interest in working collaboratively across a small team;
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite especially Word and Excel.
• Diploma or Degree in Accounting preferred but not essential.