20 to 25 hours per week. Flexible working arrangements
Are you an organised and detail-oriented finance professional looking for a flexible part-time role with variety?
NEWR is a premium residential design and renovation company based in Canberra. We're looking for a Finance Assistant / Bookkeeper to support the day-to-day financial operations of NEWR and its connected entities.
This role can offer a mix of office and remote work, with a minimum of two days per week in our Canberra office. Hours can be structured across four days to suit the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
Finance & Bookkeeping
- Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities across multiple entities
- Maintain Xero accounting records accurately
- Process accounts payable and receivable
- Manage supplier invoices, customer invoicing and subcontractor payments
- Complete bank reconciliations
- Assist with payroll processing and employee records
- Review employee timesheets and overtime
- Support superannuation, leave and BAS preparation
- Liaise with external accountants and advisers
- Assist with cash flow administration and financial reporting
Project Costing & Reporting
- Monitor project budgets and actual costs
- Assist with project cost allocation and coding
- Review project-related expenses
- Assist with financial reporting and monthly management reports
- Support project variation tracking and financial administration
Systems & Process Improvement
- Help improve finance systems and internal processes
- Prepare reports using Microsoft Excel
- Maintain organised financial and compliance documentation
- Provide general finance and administrative support across the business
About You
You'll ideally have:
- Previous bookkeeping or finance administration experience
- Strong working knowledge of Xero
- Experience with payroll and BAS processes
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Solid organisational and time management skills
- A proactive and reliable approach
- High levels of professionalism and confidentiality
Highly Regarded
- Experience working across multiple entities
- Construction or project-based industry experience
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
What We Offer
- Flexible part-time hours of 20 to 25 hours per week
- While the role is offered on a part-time basis, we see this as a long-term position with the potential to expand in both responsibility and hours as the business continues to grow.
- Hybrid working arrangement with remote flexibility
- Minimum two office days per week
- A varied role with genuine responsibility
- Opportunity to help improve systems and processes
- Supportive team environment within a growing business
- Long-term role with flexibility for the right person