Part-Time AU Bookkeeper (w/ construction industry exp)
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Construction Administrator & Bookkeeper to provide ongoing financial and administrative support across our residential construction projects.
Responsibilities
Construction Administration
- Allocate all job-related costs within Buildertrend.
- Ensure all project costs are correctly coded and allocated to the relevant project.
- Prepare client invoices:
- ○ Fixed Price Contracts – Progress Claims upon Director instruction.
- ○ Cost Plus Contracts – Fortnightly invoicing.
- Review project costs prior to invoicing to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Upload and maintain supporting project documentation within Buildertrend.
- Assist with variations, project cost tracking and reporting as required.
- Maintain organised electronic project records.
- General construction administration and project support as directed.
Bookkeeping
- Manage Dext receipt integration with Xero.
- Process supplier invoices and receipts.
- Enter and reconcile payments and receipts, ensuring all construction costs have first been allocated within Buildertrend.
- Complete weekly reconciliation of all company bank accounts within Xero.
- Leave reconciliation comments and follow up outstanding receipts or supporting documentation as required.
- Reconcile Accounts Payable and provide monthly reports.
- Review and monitor Aged Receivables.
- Follow up outstanding invoices and payment reminders.
- Prepare weekly supplier payment batches within Xero for Director approval.
- Process end-of-month supplier payments for 30-day credit accounts via Batch Payment or company credit card, as directed by the Directors.
- Upload ABA payment files into CommBiz for Director approval.
- Assist with month-end reconciliations.
- Complete quarterly review of all General Ledger accounts.
- Prepare management reports as requested.
- Maintain accurate financial records and electronic filing systems.
- Assist with ad hoc bookkeeping and administrative requests as required.
Payroll Administration
- Set up new employees within the payroll system.
- Process weekly payroll (Tuesdays).
- Lodge Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting with the ATO.
- Prepare ABA payroll payment files for Director approval via CommBiz.
- Prepare, report and lodge weekly superannuation contributions (As of July 1st 2026 - Tuesdays).
- Maintain employee leave records through LeavePlus.
- Complete monthly LeavePlus reporting requirements.
- Request and file Tax File Number Declarations within Google Drive (employee onboarding) Set up employee superannuation fund accounts.
- Prepare and report Monthly Instalment Activity Statements (IAS), where required.
- Prepare payroll reports as requested.
- Maintain payroll records in accordance with legislative requirements.
BAS / IAS Compliance
- Prepare Monthly or Quarterly Instalment Activity Statements (IAS), where applicable.
Prepare Quarterly Business Activity
Statements (BAS).
- Complete all reconciliations required prior to BAS preparation.
- Compile supporting documentation for Director review and approval.
- Lodge BAS and IAS electronically following Director authorisation.
- Email completed reports and declarations
- Maintain accurate GST coding and compliance records.
End of Financial Year Responsibilities
- Prepare and lodge the Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR).
- Prepare and lodge the Annual WorkCover Declaration (also updating WorkCover Remuneration Estimate)
- Assist with end-of-financial-year reconciliations.
- Prepare reports and supporting documentation for the Company's Accountant.
- Assist with audit or accountant information requests where required.
Reporting & General Administration
- Prepare financial and management reports for the Directors.
- Maintain electronic filing within Google Drive.
- Ensure financial and project records remain accurate and up to date.
- Assist with continuous improvement of administrative systems and processes.
- Provide general administrative support as required