We are a rapidly growing solar installation business that has grown from its foundations as an electrical contracting business into a company with annual turnover exceeding $15 million.

As the business continues to grow, we are looking to strengthen our internal financial capability with the appointment of an experienced, hands‑on Finance Officer.

This is an important role within the business. The successful candidate will take ownership of the day‑to‑day finance function, provide accurate and timely financial information to management, and work closely with the CEO, administration team, project and installation managers, trades staff and external accountants.

The role will bring the day‑to‑day finance function in-house, replacing the current outsourced bookkeeping arrangement and providing the business with greater financial oversight, accountability and support.

The Role

This is a broad, hands‑on finance role covering day‑to‑day accounting, compliance, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, financial reporting, cash flow and general administration.

Key Responsibilities

- Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date financial records in Xero.
- Perform regular bank, credit card and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Review transactions and ensure income and expenses are correctly coded and allocated.
- Prepare monthly P&L; and management reports.
- Provide the CEO and management team with regular financial information and reporting.
- Assist management to understand revenue, margins, overheads, profitability and cash flow.
- Monitor actual financial performance against budgets, forecasts and expectations.
- Identify unusual transactions, variances,



errors or emerging financial issues and bring them to management's attention.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash‑flow management.
- Provide financial information and analysis to assist management with operational decision‑making.
- Assist with developing appropriate financial controls as the business continues to grow.

Compliance

- Prepare and lodge BAS and IAS requirements.
- Manage PAYG withholding obligations.
- Manage superannuation obligations and payments.
- Ensure payroll‑related compliance requirements are met.
- Maintain appropriate financial and compliance records.
- Ensure accounting and payroll obligations are completed accurately and on time.
- Work closely with external accountants on EOFY accounts, tax returns and statutory compliance.
- Prepare information and supporting documentation required by the external accountants.
- Assist with audits, reviews and other external requirements where required.

Payroll

- Manage the end‑to‑end payroll process.
- Process regular pay runs accurately and on time.
- Maintain employee payroll records.
- Process leave, allowances, deductions and other payroll adjustments.
- Ensure PAYG withholding and superannuation obligations are correctly processed.




- Liaise with employees and managers regarding payroll queries.
- Work with relevant administration and management staff to ensure payroll information is accurate and received on time.

Accounts Payable

- Manage the accounts payable function.
- Receive, review, code and process supplier invoices.
- Ensure invoices are appropriately approved before payment.
- Manage supplier payment runs and payment schedules.
- Monitor supplier accounts and payment terms.
- Follow up outstanding approvals or documentation required to process payments.
- Assist with cash‑flow planning and supplier payment priorities.
- Resolve supplier queries and discrepancies.
- Maintain positive working relationships with key suppliers.

Accounts Receivable

- Manage customer invoicing and receipting.
- Ensure invoices are raised accurately and promptly.
- Follow up overdue accounts and assist with collection of outstanding amounts.
- Maintain accurate customer records.
- Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies.
- Provide management with regular information regarding outstanding receivables and cash collections.
- Work with project and administration teams to resolve customer invoicing issues.

Finance & Operational Coordination

- Liaising with administration staff, project managers, installation managers, supervisors and trades staff regarding financial matters.
- Working with operational teams to ensure supplier invoices, purchase orders, expenses and other financial documentation are received and processed correctly.
- Following up missing invoices, approvals, purchase orders or supporting documentation.
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📌 Finance Officer (Adelaide)
🏢 AR Energy
📍 Adelaide