Junior Finance Manager
Listed on 2025-09-08
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Finance & Banking
Accounting & Finance, Financial Manager
== Universal Concrete ==
Role Seniority - junior
More about the Junior Finance Manager role at Universal Concrete
Junior Finance Manager
Location: Brookvale, NSW (Linked In may display Manly Vale)
Work pattern: Full-time
Work mode: On-site in Brookvale
Start date: September
Eligibility: Full Australian working rights required
Applications close 15th of September
About Universal Concrete
Universal Concrete delivers high-quality residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects across Sydney. As a family-run business, we are known for precision, professionalism, and attention to detail on every job. We are now looking for a Junior Finance Manager to support our directors and external accountants, keeping our finance function running smoothly and helping us scale.
Role Purpose
This is a hands-on role for someone early in their finance career who wants to step up, take ownership of key processes, and grow into a leadership pathway. You will work closely with our directors, ensuring our books are accurate, projects are tracked properly, and reporting deadlines are met. Over time, you will get exposure to job costing, WIP, and project-level reporting, building the foundations to become a future Financial Controller.
Responsibilities
Finance operations
Maintain accurate coding in Xero and keep reconciliations up to date
Support payroll, superannuation, and leave tracking with external advisors
Assist with BAS/IAS preparation and compliance calendars
Reporting & forecasting
Prepare draft month-end reports for review
Assist with project-level P&Ls, cashflow forecasting, and variance analysis
Help directors with budgeting and forecasting cycles
Job costing & WIP
Capture costs accurately and keep cost codes consistent
Assist with tracking WIP, retentions, and progress claims
Support billing discipline and ensure claims are submitted on time
Accounts payable & receivable
Monitor supplier invoices and implement purchase order discipline
Help coordinate progress claims and follow up outstanding invoices
Maintain supplier compliance documentation
What you will bring
1 to 3 years experience in accounting, finance, or bookkeeping (construction or trades exposure is a bonus)
Strong working knowledge of Xero and Excel
An eye for detail and willingness to learn job costing and project reporting
Organised, proactive, and comfortable working to deadlines
Great communication skills, able to work with both office and site staff
Full Australian working rights
Nice to have
Exposure to BAS/IAS preparation
Understanding of WIP, retentions, or subcontractor compliance
Interest in growing into a Finance Manager or Financial Controller role over time
How to apply
Please submit your CV along with a short note outlining your finance experience, earliest start date, and salary expectations.
Applications are reviewed as they are received, so do not wait until the Final date to receive applications.
For any questions, contact
Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Universal Concrete team will be there to support your growth.🟢 Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined 🟢
Key Responsibilities
- 📑 Maintaining finance operations
- 📉 Preparing reports and forecasts
- 💳 Managing accounts payable and receivable
- 💼 Experience in accounting, finance, or bookkeeping
- 📊 Strong working knowledge of Xero and Excel
- 🔍 Attention to detail
- 📄 Exposure to BAS/IAS preparation
- 📈 Understanding of WIP and retentions
- 🚀 Interest in finance career growth
A Final
Note:
This is a role with Universal Concrete not with Hatch.
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