1x Senior Bookkeeper - Construction (Simpro/Xero)

Own the Numbers. Drive Construction Success. Join as a Senior Bookkeeper (Simpro/Xero)!

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper – Construction (Simpro/Xero) to support an Australian construction business by managing the full bookkeeping function from end to end with minimal supervision. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with extensive Australian bookkeeping experience, strong expertise in Xero and Simpro , and a proven ability to deliver accurate month-end reporting, maintain financial integrity, and provide meaningful financial insights. The successful candidate will take ownership of bookkeeping operations while ensuring compliance, accuracy, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete bookkeeping function from end to end with minimal supervision.
  
• Perform full balance sheet, bank, and general ledger reconciliations.
  
• Identify and correct coding, GST, and reconciliation discrepancies.
  
• Process accruals, prepayments, payroll liabilities, and month-end close activities.
  
• Prepare accurate financial records ready for BAS lodgement and accountant review.
  
• Maintain complete and accurate financial records and reconciliations.
  
• Manage bookkeeping functions using Xero , Simpro , and payroll systems (Employment Hero or similar).
  
• Support construction-specific financial processes, including:
  • Simpro workflows and job costing
    
  • Work in Progress (WIP)
    
  • Project costing and profitability analysis
    
  • Progress claims
    
  • Supplier reconciliations
    
  • Construction-specific financial reporting
    
• Produce accurate monthly management reports and analyze financial performance.
  
• Identify financial issues, investigate root causes, and provide recommendations.
  
• Support business decision-making through timely and accurate financial reporting.
  
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders.
  
• Take ownership of bookkeeping processes while continuously improving accuracy and efficiency.
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of bookkeeping experience .
  
• Proven experience supporting Australian businesses .
  
• Strong knowledge of:
  • GST
    
  • BAS preparation
    
  • Australian payroll obligations
    
• Construction industry experience is essential.
  
• Advanced proficiency in Xero .
  
• Hands-on experience with Simpro (essential) .
  
• Experience using payroll systems such as Employment Hero or similar.
  
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel .
  
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Complete balance sheet, bank, and general ledger reconciliations
    
  • Manage month-end close accurately and on time
    
  • Prepare clean files for BAS lodgement and accountant review
    
  • Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights
    
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
  
• Confident communicating with clients and internal stakeholders.
  
• Ability to explain financial issues, identify root causes, recommend solutions, and escalate when appropriate.
  
• Proactive, solutions-focused, highly accurate, and able to work independently with minimal supervision while taking full ownership of the bookkeeping function.
  

Benefits

Why Join Us?

• Healthy, supportive, and conducive work environment (Great Place to Work™ Certified for five consecutive years!
  
• Work with an innovative company delivering cutting-edge solutions across multiple industries
  
• Lead a team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  
• Competitive salary with opportunities for career advancement
  
• Collaborative, forward-thinking work culture
  
• 21 leave credits plus all client-based holidays
  
• HMO coverage with dependent benefits
  
• Exposure to world-class leadership from both local and international supervisors
  

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