About Us

Territory Water Solutions (TWS) is a proudly family-owned Northern Territory business with a strong history of delivering essential plumbing, water, wastewater and civil infrastructure services across regional and remote Australia.

With operations spanning Alice Springs, Tennant Creek and remote communities throughout the NT, we have built our reputation on reliability, strong relationships and getting the job done.

As our business continues to evolve, we're looking for an experienced and proactive Bookkeeper / Accounts Officer to join our team and play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening our financial processes and supporting the smooth operation of our business.

About the Role

This is a hands-on bookkeeping position suited to someone who enjoys working with numbers, takes pride in accuracy and can confidently manage competing priorities in a busy operational environment.

Working closely with management and our finance team, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day bookkeeping and accounts functions, ensuring financial information is accurate, up to date and readily available to support business decisions.

We're looking for someone who can work independently, identify discrepancies early and take ownership of their responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Receivable

- Process supplier invoices, reconcile statements and manage accounts payable.

- Prepare supplier payment runs in accordance with company approval processes.

- Monitor outstanding debtors and proactively follow up overdue accounts.

- Reconcile customer payments and maintain accurate debtor records.

- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and account queries.

Bookkeeping & Financial Reconciliations





- Maintain accurate financial records using Xero and SimPRO.

- Complete bank, credit card and general ledger reconciliations.

- Process and reconcile employee expenses, reimbursements and company purchases.

- Assist with month-end processes, including accruals, reconciliations and reporting.

- Maintain accurate coding and allocation of expenses across projects, departments and cost centres.

Payroll & Compliance Support

- Assist with payroll processing, timesheet verification and payroll reconciliations.

- Support superannuation, PAYG and other statutory reporting requirements.

- Assist with preparation of BAS and GST reconciliations.

- Maintain organised financial records and supporting documentation.

Financial Reporting & Process Improvement

- Assist management with cash flow monitoring and financial reporting.

- Maintain accurate accounts receivable and payable ageing reports.

- Identify opportunities to improve financial administration and internal controls.

- Work collaboratively with operational and administrative teams to ensure timely and accurate financial information.

- Support the continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.

About You

We're looking for someone who is organised, dependable and comfortable taking ownership of their work.

To succeed in this role, you'll ideally have:

- Demonstrated experience in bookkeeping or a similar accounts role.

- Strong working knowledge of Xero.





- Experience with SimPRO or another job management system (highly regarded).

- Sound understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial reconciliations.

- Positive knowledge of GST, BAS and Australian bookkeeping practices.

- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

- Strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

- A proactive approach to identifying and resolving financial discrepancies.

- High levels of confidentiality, integrity and accountability.

A Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, or equivalent experience, will be highly regarded.

Experience in construction, plumbing, civil contracting or another project-based industry would be an advantage.

What We Offer

- A stable, permanent position with an established NT-owned business.

- Competitive remuneration reflective of your experience and capability.

- The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to business operations.

- A supportive team environment with direct access to management.

- Opportunities to develop your skills and contribute to improved business systems.

- A workplace that values initiative, accountability and practical problem-solving.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're an experienced bookkeeper who enjoys bringing structure, accuracy and efficiency to a busy business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now through SEEK with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

Territory Water Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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