About the role

Construction & Remedial Services | Sydney

Is a well established and respected, family-owned building company specialising in residential remedial works and commercial construction.

We are seeking an experienced, organised and proactive bookkeeper/accounts professional to manage our day-to-day accounts and maintain strong financial control across our business and projects.

About the role

This is a hands-on position for someone who takes ownership of the accounts, identifies issues early and actively follows up outstanding money without needing constant direction.

You will work closely with management, our project team and our external accountant to keep financial records accurate, claims submitted on time and payments moving.

Key responsibilities

- Prepare and submit construction progress claims in consultation with the project team.

- Track progress claims and approved variations to ensure all completed work is invoiced.

- Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing, payment allocations and debtor reporting.

- Follow up overdue payments professionally and persistently, resolving queries and escalating issues when required.

- Manage accounts payable, including checking supplier and subcontractor invoices against purchase orders and agreed pricing.

- Prepare payment runs for management approval.

- Maintain accurate financial records in Xero, including bank and credit card reconciliations.

- Process payroll and maintain superannuation and leave records.

- Prepare BAS information and liaise with our external accountant.

- Track construction retentions, release dates and outstanding retention payments.

- Allocate labour,



materials and subcontractor costs to the correct projects.

- Monitor company and project profit and loss, identifying discrepancies and cost overruns.

- Prepare monthly reports covering profit and loss, cash flow, overdue debtors and project costs.

- Maintain clear records and communicate financial issues promptly to management.

What we’re looking for

- Proven experience in bookkeeping or an accounts role.

- Strong practical knowledge of Xero is essential.

- Construction industry experience, particularly with progress claims, variations, retentions and project costing, is highly regarded.

- Confidence following up outstanding money and resolving payment queries.

- Experience with payroll, reconciliations and BAS preparation.

- Ability to understand and track profit and loss reports.

- Strong attention to detail, organisation and time management.

- Clear communication skills and professional handling of confidential information.

- A reliable person who works independently, follows tasks through and keeps management informed.

What we offer

- A key role within an established, family-owned building company.

- A supportive office team and direct access to management.

- Varied work across residential remedial and commercial construction projects.

- Remuneration based on experience and capability.

Position details

- Office location: Gladesville

- Employment type: Full time

- Working hours: 40

- Salary range: To be discussed

To apply

Please send your résumé and a brief cover letter to ***@cmpca.com.au, outlining your bookkeeping experience, Xero skills and any experience within the construction industry.

📌 Experienced Bookkeeper / Accounts Officer – Construction (Gladesville)
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