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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and payroll administration. Proficient in financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, and compliance with Australian GST, BAS, and PAYG regulations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Xero ProficiencyFinancial ReportingCash Flow ForecastingAccounts Payable ManagementPayroll Administration
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Hard Skills
Accounts PayableAccounts ReceivableReconciliationsMonth-End CloseFinancial ModellingKPI Dashboard CreationCost Control ReviewsBAS PreparationGST ComplianceAdvanced Excel
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationAttention to DetailIntegrityProcess Documentation
Tools & Technologies
XeroSimPROEmployment HeroGoogle Sheets
Certifications & Qualifications
Degree in AccountingDegree in FinanceDegree in Commerce
Industry Keywords
ConstructionHVACProject-Based BusinessesAustralian PayrollSuperannuation
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own day-to-day finance operations, including payables, receivables, reconciliations, payroll administration, office finance administration and compliance preparation
- Prepare and submit progress claims and invoices to volume builders and service customers
- Manage debtor follow-up, weekly ageing reports, overdue-account escalations and recurring maintenance billing
- Maintain and update a 13-week rolling cash flow forecast
- Reconcile simPRO job costs to Xero and identify unbilled jobs, unclaimed variations, uncharged materials and warranty costs
- Report gross profit by builder, job type, division and technician, and flag below-target margins
- Support pricing decisions with margin data
- Process supplier invoices in Xero, prepare payment runs for onshore approval and reconcile supplier statements
- Pursue rebates, warranty claims and early-payment discounts; maintain supplier bank-detail controls
- Complete bank, credit-card and intercompany reconciliations across business entities
- Deliver month-end close, including accruals, prepayments and balance-sheet reconciliations
- Produce monthly management packs covering P&L, budget versus actual, WIP, cash position and profit commentary
- Support payroll in Employment Hero and prepare BAS, GST and PAYG workings for external-accountant review
- Maintain finance SOPs and audit-ready documentation
- Build KPI dashboards, financial models, budgets, forecasts and scenario analyses
- Conduct cost-control reviews and respond to ad hoc finance queries
- Administer new starters in Xero and map employees in simPRO for job costing
- Prepare weekly domestic-hours reports and reconcile fleet-card transactions with vehicle-tracker data
- Route invoices, reimbursements and receipts; record scrap-metal sales; track invoices and contract renewals
- Provide recurring financial advice to the General Manager and owners before major decisions
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree in accounting, finance or commerce, or equivalent
- 5+ years of finance or accounting experience, including AP, AR, reconciliations and month-end close
- Strong working knowledge of Xero
- Working knowledge of Australian GST, BAS and PAYG (or demonstrated ability to learn quickly)
- Excellent written English and clear communication with non-finance managers
- Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills
- High attention to detail, integrity and a habit of documenting processes
- Reliable internet and a suitable remote work setup, and willingness to work the required AEST overlap hours
- Experience with simPRO, or similar field service or job management software (desirable)
- Experience in trades, construction, HVAC or project-based businesses (desirable)
- Experience with Employment Hero or Australian payroll, superannuation and award obligations (desirable)
- Experience supporting Australian businesses from offshore (desirable)
- Experience building dashboards and financial models (desirable)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexibility in work hours and location, with a focus on managing energy rather than time.
- Access to online learning platforms and a budget for professional development
- A collaborative, no-silos environment, encouraging learning and growth across teams
- A dynamic social culture with team lunches, social events, and opportunities for creative input
- Health insurance
- Leave Benefits
- 13th Month Salary
