About the role

Our client, who is in the construction industry, is looking for a Management Accountant to join their team.

Key responsibilities

- Process and manage end-to-end payroll across all entities, including timesheets, superannuation, PAYG withholding and compliance with relevant awards/agreements

- Own accounts payable and bill management — invoice processing, approval workflows, payment runs, supplier reconciliations and query resolution

- Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports

- Monitor and report on cash flow across the group, flagging risks and opportunities

- Support budgeting and forecasting

- Maintain accurate, well-controlled financial records and ledgers in Xero

- Liaise with the group's external accountants, auditors and advisors as required

- Identify and implement process, systems and technology improvements as the business grows

- Provide timely financial insight to support day-to-day and strategic decision-making

About you

- CPA/CA qualified,



or well progressed towards completion

- 3+ years' experience in a management accounting or finance role, ideally across multiple entities or a group structure

- Experience in construction or similar project-based industry is highly regarded

- Hands-on, current experience running payroll and accounts payable

- Strong working knowledge of Xero, plus advanced Excel skills

- Comfortable getting the best out of accounting and payroll systems, add-ons and reporting tools, and quick to pick up and champion new technology

- High standards, low ego, and a track record of getting things done without needing to be chased

- Ambitious and growth-minded

- Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment

Advantages

- A genuine growth path as the group expands

- Your input will directly shape how finance runs across the group

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