Bookkeeper (Temp to Perm)

Runcorn Temporary AU$35 - AU$40 per hour View Job Description
This is a hands-on Bookkeeper role responsible for managing the day-to-day finance function, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, weekly payroll, reconciliations, and project cost tracking within a growing project-based business. The position is ideal for an experienced Xero user who enjoys working autonomously in a small team environment, taking ownership of financial processes while supporting payroll
  • Immediate Start Available
  • Temp to Perm Opportunity

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and growing construction business based in Brisbane's Southern Suburbs. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a reliable and proactive Bookkeeper to support day-to-day finance, payroll and administration functions. This role is being advertised on a temp to perm basis

Job Description

The Bookkeeper will be responsible for:

  • Process and allocate invoices in Xero
  • Supplier account maintenance and setup
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Supplier statement reconciliations
  • Weekly payment runs
  • Maintain accurate AP records
  • Support the collection and management of outstanding accounts
  • End-to-end weekly payroll processing
  • New employee and subcontractor setup
  • Employee reimbursements
  • Subcontractor superannuation administration
  • Payroll reporting and record management
  • Project cost tracking and invoice reconciliation
  • Purchase order reconciliation
  • Project documentation management
  • General administration support

The Successful Applicant

The successful Bookkeeper will have:

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a bookkeeping, payroll or accounts role
  • Strong end-to-end Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll experience
  • Advanced working knowledge of Xero
  • Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Experience in a construction, trades, project-based or commercial environment will be highly regarded
  • Experience working with project costing software is advantageous but not essential

What's on Offer

  • Join a growing and successful South Brisbane business
  • Varied role with genuine ownership and autonomy
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Stable, long-term career opportunity
  • Work closely with business leaders and key stakeholders
  • Convenient location with free parking
  • Immediate start
  • Genuine temp to perm opportunity
Contact
Jen Bowen
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7079319
Phone number
+61730186316

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Accountant/Bookkeeper
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Runcorn
Job Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Jen Bowen
Consultant phone
+61730186316
Job Reference
JN-082026-7079319

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Michael Page acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land we operate on.