Construction Industry Bookkeeper | Full-Time | Work From Home

Trade Circle works closely with trade and construction business owners, helping them manage their finances, improve systems and make informed business decisions.

We're looking for an experienced Construction Industry Bookkeeper who enjoys taking ownership, working independently and delivering exceptional client service.

This is a full-time, work-from-home position offering some flexibility around start and finish times, while requiring consistent availability during business hours.

Essential Experience – Please Read Before Applying

We're looking for someone who understands the construction industry and can hit the ground running.

To be considered, you must meet all three essential requirements:

- Proven, hands-on bookkeeping experience within the construction industry. You must understand the financial processes and day-to-day operations of trade and construction businesses.

- Advanced Xero knowledge, including payroll, reconciliations and financial management, with a sound understanding of how and why inter-entity transactions are processed.

- Strong experience with construction job management software and its integration with Xero. You must understand how information flows between systems and be confident identifying and resolving discrepancies. Experience with Simpro, AroFlo, Fergus, ServiceM8, Tradify or similar platforms is required.

Please note: While we recognise that bookkeeping skills are transferable across industries, this role requires proven construction industry experience. We are seeking someone who can confidently step into the role, rather than someone looking to transition into construction bookkeeping.

If you do not meet all three essential requirements, please do not apply.

What You'll Be Doing

Your work will directly support business owners in understanding their numbers, managing their cash flow and making better decisions.

We're looking for someone who doesn't just process transactions but understands how the information fits together and why it matters.





Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

- Payroll processing and timesheet management

- Bank and credit card reconciliations

- Customer invoicing and creditor management

- Monthly supplier statement reconciliations

- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date Xero files

- Reviewing transactions and integrations between construction job management systems and Xero

- Identifying discrepancies and following them through to resolution

- Communicating directly with clients

- Potential involvement in transport industry compliance, including administrative and regulatory requirements

We're looking for someone who...

- Works independently with minimal supervision

- Is highly organised, reliable and takes ownership of their work

- Has exceptional attention to detail

- Communicates confidently and professionally with clients

- Enjoys problem-solving and takes initiative

- Can confidently manage multiple clients and competing deadlines

- Understands construction business operations, including job costing, purchase orders, progress claims and subcontractors

Experience in transport industry compliance would be advantageous but is not essential.

What We Offer

- Full-time, work-from-home position

- Some flexibility around start and finish times, subject to client and business requirements

- Supportive and cooperative team environment

- Variety of clients across the trade and construction industries

- Opportunity to grow with an expanding advisory firm

Interested?

If you're an experienced construction industry bookkeeper who takes pride in your work, enjoys building client relationships and is looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

When applying, please include a brief overview of your construction industry bookkeeping experience and the job management software you've worked with.

Please note: This position is for an individual employee only. We are not seeking outsourced bookkeeping services, contractors or third-party providers. We ask that bookkeeping firms and recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.

📌 Construction Industry Bookkeeper (Melbourne)
🏢 Trade Circle
📍 Melbourne