Senior Accountant / Finance Manager (SME)

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TYPE OF WORK

Full Time

SALARY

$13 per hour

HOURS PER WEEK

38

DATE UPDATED

Apr 4, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

About Performance Windows / Parliament Constructions

Performance Windows and Parliament Constructions are Canberra-based Australian businesses working across window fabrication, glazing, carpentry, fitouts, and construction projects. We support both residential and commercial builders and are looking for a hands-on accountant / bookkeeper to take ownership of our day-to-day finance and admin functions on a long-term basis.

This is a serious ongoing role, not a one-off project. We want someone reliable, detail-focused, and capable of supporting a growing Australian business.

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This Is Not a One-Off Project

This is a long-term ongoing role managing the finance function across our businesses. You will handle the full range of bookkeeping and accounts tasks, while also helping management stay on top of cashflow, reporting, payroll, and general financial administration.

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Day-to-Day Responsibilities
• Bank and account reconciliations
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Client invoicing and follow-up of outstanding payments
• Payroll processing, including STP reporting
• BAS / GST preparation and lodgement support
• General ledger maintenance and cleanup
• Data entry and finance admin tasks
• Assisting with employee onboarding and offboarding paperwork
• Supporting general office and accounts administration where required

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Higher-Level Responsibilities
• Monthly financial reporting to management
• Budget preparation and cashflow forecasting
• Variance analysis and general business performance insights
• Management reporting and KPI tracking
• Assisting management with financial compliance and business reporting

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You Must Have
• Strong working knowledge of Australian bookkeeping and accounting requirements, including BAS, GST, and STP
• Xero proficiency — essential
• Experience with payroll systems such as Employment Hero, Xero Payroll, or similar
• Experience working with an Australian small-to-medium business
• Excellent English and clear communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Strong organisation and reliability
• Construction, trades, or project-based business experience highly regarded

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Highly Regarded (Bonus)
• Experience with JobPac construction accounting software
• Experience in construction / subcontractor-based businesses
• Familiarity with project costing and job tracking systems

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Hours & Timezone

This is a full-time ongoing role, generally Monday to Friday during Australian business hours, with some flexibility for the right candidate.

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To Apply

Please answer these questions in your application:
1. Describe your experience with Australian BAS / GST lodgement and Xero. How many Australian clients or businesses have you worked with?
2. What financial reports do you usually prepare for management, and how often?
3. What payroll systems have you used, and how many staff have you processed payroll for?
4. Do you have experience working with construction, trades, or project-based businesses?

To show us you have read this carefully, please begin your application with the word: “Balanced.”

SKILL REQUIREMENT
Xero Payroll Financial Reporting
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