Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper

Part-Time | 4 Days per Week | On-Site | Universal Group

Salary: $60k - $75k (pro rata 4 days)

Dependent on experience

About Us

We're a dynamic, family-run group of construction businesses that move fast, think smart, and back our people. If you're looking for a place where you can make a real impact, not just fill a seat, you've found it.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a highly capable Accounts Officer/Bookkeeper to take complete ownership of our bills and invoices room across our group of companies.

Your mission? Manage our financial operations end-to-end, ensuring every dollar is tracked, every reconciliation is accurate, and our Chief of Finance has complete confidence in the numbers. You'll be the expert who maintains our financial records, catches issues before they escalate, and keeps cash flow on track.

Reports to: Chief of Finance
Schedule: 4 days per week (part-time)

What You'll Own

Financial Processing & Accuracy

• Own the complete bills and invoices workflow through Xero across multiple entities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing

• Deliver account reconciliations that provide total financial clarity

• Cross-check transactions, catch discrepancies, and maintain impeccable records

Cash Flow & Compliance

• Monitor debtors and proactively chase outstanding payments

• Manage remittances and coordinate payment schedules strategically

• Support BAS preparation and liaise with our external accountant

• Flag financial issues before they become problems

The Numbers Expert

• Become the go-to person for all things bookkeeping and financial operations

• Maintain systems that work seamlessly across our growing business group

• Provide general bookkeeping support as the business evolves

You're the Right Fit If You

✔ Own your craft | You take pride in accuracy and wouldn't dream of a mismatched reconciliation
✔ Move with purpose | You process work efficiently without sacrificing quality
✔ Stay ahead of deadlines | BAS due dates, payroll runs, payment schedules—you're always on top of it
✔ Work independently | You don't need hand-holding; you see what needs doing and make it happen
✔ Think like a business owner | You understand how good bookkeeping impacts cash flow and decision-making

Requirements

Essential

• Strong Xero experience (you know it inside and out)

• Bookkeeping experience

• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

• Self-directed work style with strong organisational skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities without dropping the ball

Bonus

• Construction or trades industry experience

• Accounting degree

Why Join Us?

Real Ownership | This is your domain. You'll structure your workflow and become the financial expert we rely on

Growth Potential | Long-term career opportunities across multiple businesses in our expanding group

Work-Life Balance | Four days per week means meaningful work without burning out

Family Culture | You're a person here, not a number. We value loyalty, initiative, and results

Autonomy | We hire smart people and trust them to do their jobs without micromanaging

Ready to Step Up?

If you're a bookkeeping professional who wants genuine responsibility and the satisfaction of work done right, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and become an essential part of our team.

• 💰 Managing financial operations
• 📈 Monitoring cash flow
• 🧾 Providing bookkeeping support

• 💻 Xero experience
• 📊 Bookkeeping experience
• 🗂️ Organisational skills
• 🏗️ Construction or trades industry experience
• 🎓 Accounting degree