Finance Administrator

Job Overview

We are seeking a meticulous, self-motivated Finance Administrator to oversee daily financial recordkeeping, invoicing, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll coordination for our engineering consultancy. In this role, you will work directly with executive leadership to streamline financial workflows, track project-based billings, maintain precise accounting ledgers, and perform month-end reconciliations. Your contribution will bring structure and clarity to the financial administration of a growing business.

Schedule: Remote, Part time | 25 hours per week with some weeks requiring full time hours – AWST Business hours

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, general ledger maintenance, and bank reconciliations using Xero
  • Process accounts receivable (A/R) and client invoicing accurately
  • Handling Payroll
  • Oversee accounts payable (A/P), vendor payments, invoices, and expense categorization.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, cash flow reports, and balance sheets for executive review.
  • Track project-specific hours and job costing to ensure accurate client billing and margin tracking.
  • Assist with payroll processing, tax reporting compliance, and document preparation for tax filings.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of proven bookkeeping or general accounting experience, preferably supporting professional services or engineering consultancies.
  • High proficiency in Xero and advanced Excel functionality.
  • Experience in payroll
  • Excellent written and spoken English skills for seamless communication with executive leadership and client representatives.
  • Strong attention to detail with zero tolerance for accounting discrepancies or missed schedules.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive financial records with absolute confidentiality and integrity.
  • Experience with NDIS

Independent Contractor Perks

  • Permanent work from home
  • Immediate hiring