Accounts Officer / Bookkeeper (Part-Time)
South Perth, WA | 25 Hours Per Week | Permanent Part-Time
Join a Growing WA Business Where Your Work Makes a Real Difference
Abaxa is a proudly Western Australian owned and operated specialist utility locating, Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), vacuum excavation and project support services company. We support major infrastructure, construction, utilities and engineering projects across Western Australia and are continuing to grow.
We're seeking an experienced and highly organised Accounts Officer / Bookkeeper to take ownership of our day-to-day financial administration and help maintain the strong financial controls that support our operations. This role works extensively within Xero, so strong experience and confidence using the platform is essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bookkeeping professional who enjoys working in a collaborative business environment, values accuracy and accountability, and wants to contribute to continuous improvement as the business scales.
About the Role
Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of accounts, payroll administration, reconciliations, debtor management and financial record keeping.
Working closely with management, project teams, suppliers, customers and our external accountants, you'll play a key role in ensuring financial information is accurate, compliant and available to support business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
- Process supplier invoices and reimbursements accurately and on time
- Verify invoices against purchase orders and approvals
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
- Prepare payment runs and manage payment processing workflows
- Maintain supplier records and compliance documentation
Accounts Receivable & Credit Control
- Support customer invoicing following management approval
- Monitor debtor balances and follow up outstanding accounts
- Issue customer statements and maintain debtor ageing reports
- Conduct collection calls and manage payment commitments
- Assist in improving cash collection performance and reducing debtor days
Bank Reconciliations & Financial Administration
- Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations
- Reconcile company credit cards and employee expenses
- Maintain accurate accounting records and financial documentation
- Assist with month-end and year-end financial close processes
- Support audit and compliance requirements
Payroll Administration
- Prepare payroll data and coordinate processing through Xero
- Verify timesheets, leave balances and payroll information
- Maintain employee payroll records and onboarding documentation
- Support superannuation and payroll compliance obligations
Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules
- Maintain financial compliance registers
- Support cash flow monitoring and reporting
- Assist external accountants with BAS, IAS and statutory reporting requirements
- Identify opportunities to improve systems, controls and automation
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll bring:
Essential
- Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years' experience in bookkeeping or accounts administration
- Strong Xero experience
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Solid understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable and reconciliations
- Payroll administration experience
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational and time management skills
Desirable
- Diploma of Accounting
- Experience in engineering, construction, utilities, field services or project-based businesses
- Experience with ERP systems, payroll platforms and job costing systems
- Experience supporting business process improvements and automation initiatives
What We Offer
- Permanent part-time role (25 hours per week)
- South Perth office location
- Competitive salary package
- Flexible working arrangements for the right candidate
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to contribute to the ongoing growth and development of a successful WA business
- Variety, autonomy and ownership of your work
- Gym Membership Contribution
- Annual Skin Checks
- ️ RAC Corporate Hospitality Access
Why Join Abaxa?
At Abaxa, we value professionalism, accountability, continuous improvement and teamwork. You'll join a business where your contribution is recognised, your ideas are welcomed, and your work directly supports operational success and future growth.
If you're an experienced Accounts Officer or Bookkeeper looking for a stable part-time opportunity with a growing Western Australian company, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.
