About us

Engage Construction is a locally owned residential and remedial builder, working across Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, Inner West and Lower North Shore since 2018. Our work is architectural renovations and remedial work in strata buildings. We hold a high standard in the office as well as on site, and we're growing.

About the role

We're looking for an experienced bookkeeper to own our accounts and keep the office running. You'll be the person who knows where the money is, makes sure people and suppliers are paid correctly and on time, and keeps our company records in order.

This is a full time role, Monday to Friday, in our Alexandria office. You'll report to the Operations Manager and work with our external accountant.

Accounts and payroll
Process supplier bills, prepare payment runs and reconcile supplier statements
Run weekly payroll from timesheets, including super and leave
Complete bank and credit card reconciliations in Xero
Follow up overdue client payments
Code costs to each job
Prepare BAS information with our external accountant
Prepare monthly reports for the Operations Manager

HR and office admin
Handle onboarding and offboarding, including contracts, inductions and system access
Keep staff records,



leave balances and probation dates up to date
Support recruitment admin and reference checks
Keep company insurances and licences current
Verify subcontractor and supplier documents, including insurances and licences
Manage the vehicle register: registrations, insurance, servicing and tolls

About you
Proven experience in bookkeeping or an accounts role
Robust Xero skills. Dext experience is a bonus.
Payroll experience
Some HR or office admin experience
Construction experience is helpful but not essential
Organised, accurate and reliable. You follow things through without being chased and keep us informed.
You handle confidential information professionally

What we offer
A full time, permanent role with real ownership of the accounts and admin
Direct access to the Operations Manager and Director
A locally owned business that does things properly, with no layers of management

How to apply

Send your resume and a short cover letter telling us about your Xero, payroll and admin experience. Construction experience is a plus but not a must.

Pay: $52,880.00 – $89,580.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Bookkeeper & Office Administrator Alexandria
🏢 Engage Construction
📍 Alexandria