At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage accounts and office operations for a dynamic construction company.
- Company: Slate Group, a close-knit Brisbane-based residential builder and developer.
- Benefits: $100,000-$110,000 salary plus super, with a direct impact on the business.
- Other info: Opportunity to work directly with directors and influence company success.
- Why this job: Join a small team where your work makes a real difference from day one.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in bookkeeping/accounting with strong Xero and Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 110000 $ per year.
We're looking for an experienced Senior Bookkeeper/Office Manager to run the accounts across the Slate Group of companies. It's hands-on: you'll own the numbers end to end in Xero, work closely with our external accountants and keep the office running smoothly – roughly three-quarters accounts, one-quarter admin.
Key responsibilities
- Run accounts payable and receivable, matching bills to purchase orders so everyone is paid correctly
- Bank, supplier and intercompany reconciliations across multiple entities
- Month-end close and reporting, including job costing, budgets and project reporting
- Monitor cash flow and keep a weekly cash flow forecast
- Payroll, super, BAS and other statutory lodgments, including TPAR
- Progress claims, property settlements and debtor follow-up
- Prepare year-end information for our external accountants
- Keep our payment controls tight and suggest better ways of doing things
- Look after insurances, the vehicle fleet and general office management
- Support both directors with day-to-day admin
About you
- Accounting or bookkeeping qualifications and 5+ years' experience running the full accounts cycle
- Strong Xero skills (bills, POs, tracking/job costing, payroll) and solid Excel
- Experience across multiple entities, including intercompany
- A sharp eye for detail and a controls mindset – you spot the duplicate invoice before it's paid
- Organised, discreet and happy working independently in a small team
- Construction, building or property development experience (progress claims, retentions, job costing) – nice to have
- Registered BAS agent – nice to have
- CA, CPA or ACCA qualified (or working towards it) – nice to have
About us
Slate is a Brisbane-based residential builder and developer, building quality homes. We're a small, close-knit team, and in this role you'll work directly with our two directors – no layers, no red tape, and your work makes a real difference from day one.
$100,000-$110,000 + super, depending on experience
Full-time, based in our Brisbane office
A direct line to the decision-makers – your work has a visible impact
Office Manager/Senior Bookkeeper in Brisbane employer: Slate Property
Slate Property offers a hands-on work environment where employees can take ownership of their roles, particularly in finance and office management. The company values accuracy and collaboration, providing opportunities to work closely with directors and external accountants. Employees benefit from a supportive team atmosphere and the chance to make a visible impact within the organization.
