Finance & Administration Manager
Full-Time | Somerset Region, QLD
Brown Contractors is a family-owned civil construction and traffic management business delivering roadworks, drainage, stabilisation, flood recovery and infrastructure projects across South East and regional Queensland.
We are looking for an experiencedFinance & Administration Managerto join our team full-time at our depot in the Somerset Region.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is organised, commercially minded and comfortable managing both the finance function and general office administration within a busy project-based business.
About the Role
Reporting to the Directors, you will be responsible for the day-to-day finance and administration requirements across Brown Contractors and Brown Contractors Traffic Management.
Key duties include:
Accounts payable, invoice checking, coding, supplier reconciliations and payment runs
Accounts receivable, customer invoicing, progress claims and debt collection
Weekly payroll, superannuation, PAYG, STP and payroll-related administration
Bookkeeping, bank and credit card reconciliations, BAS and GST workpapers
Weekly cashflow reporting, debtor reporting and job-cost allocation
Maintaining records for plant finance, leases, chattel mortgages and insurances
Checking timesheets, dockets, purchase orders, subcontractor claims and job coding
Supporting tender submissions, insurance renewals,



licences and business documentation
Maintaining organised finance, project, supplier and corporate filing systems
Preparing letters, reports, spreadsheets and management information as required
Supporting the general running of a busy depot office and improving office systems
About You
You will ideally have:
Experience in finance, bookkeeping, accounts or administration management
Solid accounts payable, receivable, payroll and reconciliation experience
Experience with BAS, GST, PAYG and general financial compliance
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
Strong Microsoft Office, accounting and payroll system skills
A professional approach when dealing with staff, suppliers, subcontractors and customers
Experience in civil construction, transport, plant hire, trade contracting or a project-based business will be highly regarded
What We Offer
Full-time, depot-based position in the Somerset Region
Competitive remuneration based on experience
A varied role with genuine responsibility and direct involvement with management
Secure long-term opportunity within a respected family-owned civil construction business
Supportive team environment with room to grow
Please apply with your resume and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

📌 Finance & Administration Manager (Queensland)
🏢 Brown Contractors
📍 Queensland