General Accountant – Full Time
Neighbourhood Trades | Airport West VIC 3042
Neighbourhood Trades is seeking an experienced and qualified General Accountant to join our growing team in a full-time, permanent position.
We are looking for a reliable, highly organised professional seeking stable, long-term employment with a growing company.
Working closely with our Director, CFO and Business Manager, you will manage payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and general accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial records and efficient day-to-day operations.
The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge, excellent computer skills and the confidence to work independently across multiple financial systems.
Position Details
- Employment: Full-Time, Permanent (38 hours per week)
- Location: Airport West VIC 3042
- Working Days: Monday to Friday
Key responsibilities
Payroll & Employee Entitlements
- Managing end-to-end weekly payroll, including timesheets, overtime, allowances, commissions and deductions.
- Maintaining employee payroll records, leave balances and entitlements.
- Processing superannuation, PAYG withholding and STP reporting.
- Managing applicable CoINVEST and WorkCover obligations.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant Modern Awards and employment legislation.
- Processing new employees, terminations and payroll adjustments.
Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Processing supplier invoices, payments, credits and account reconciliations.
- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice discrepancies.
- Managing payment schedules and supplier accounts.
- Managing customer invoicing, payment allocations and outstanding accounts.
- Monitoring overdue payments and assisting with debt collection.
- Processing refunds, credit notes and customer account adjustments.
Customer Finance & Internal Support
- Assisting customers and employees with HomePro Finance applications, documentation and enquiries.
- Liaising with finance providers regarding applications, approvals and settlements.
- Supporting internal teams with finance-related enquiries and processes.
- Maintaining accurate customer finance records.
General Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Completing bank reconciliations, journal entries and general ledger maintenance.
- Preparing financial reports and assisting with month-end and year-end processes.
- Supporting BAS, GST and other statutory reporting requirements.
- Reconciling financial transactions across Xero, ServiceTitan and associated systems.
- Maintaining accurate financial records and expense allocations.
- Identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiency.
What we're looking for
- Recognised qualification in Accounting or Commerce, with CPA or CA qualifications highly regarded.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a General Accountant or similar position.
- Proven experience in payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Strong understanding of Australian accounting practices, GST, payroll and employee entitlements.
- Excellent computer literacy, including proficiency in Xero, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to confidently navigate multiple software platforms and quickly learn new systems.
- Experience with ServiceTitan, HomePro Finance or similar platforms is advantageous.
- Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to assist customers, employees and suppliers.
- Reliable, professional and capable of working independently.
- Experience in trades, construction or service-based industries is highly regarded.
Essential requirements
- Recognised Accounting or Commerce qualification.
- Minimum 3 years' relevant accounting experience.
- Full Australian working rights.
- Three professional references.
- Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain one.
What we offer
At Neighbourhood Trades, we value reliability, professionalism and people who take pride in their work.
We offer:
- Stable, long-term employment with a growing, family-owned company.
- Competitive remuneration based on experience and qualifications.
- Full-time, Monday-to-Friday working arrangements.
- Modern office environment in Airport West.
- Supportive team culture and approachable management.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
About us
Neighbourhood Trades is a rapidly growing, family-owned business providing Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Cooling services throughout Melbourne.
With an expanding team and a strong reputation for quality service, we're focused on building efficient systems, supporting our people and creating a successful business for the long term.
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General Accountant in Melbourne employer: Neighbourhood Plumbing
At Neighbourhood Trades, we pride ourselves on being a reliable and professional employer that values our employees' contributions. Located in Airport West, we offer a supportive team culture, competitive remuneration, and opportunities for professional development within a growing family-owned business. Join us for stable, long-term employment where your skills will be recognised and nurtured in a modern office environment.
