Senior Accountant

Michels Trenchless Pty Ltd is part of the global Michels family of companies. We specialise in trenchless underground construction for pipeline, energy, and infrastructure projects across Australia. Based in Wangaratta, Victoria, we operate a large fleet of maxi-HDD rigs and have a skilled drilling team. As a family-owned business, we value integrity, dedication and diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As we continue to grow and expand, we actively seek to include people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences in our team.

The main areas of responsibilities are based on your experience and would as a minimum include:

Understand payroll calculations and relevant tax matters (social charges, exemptions, fringe benefits) for Australia, having at least 3 years of expertise with a similar task

Maintain payroll related files and records, including time capturing and reconciliation of pay rates to the contracts

Submit monthly data to outsourced payroll team, including worked hours per staff, sickness records, vacations, change in rates, entry and exit of staff etc.

Be a point of contact and control outsourced payroll provider for timely and accurate payroll process, including submission of payroll slips and relevant tax filings

Assist in payroll related audits to outsourced payroll provider, internal audits and tax & labor authorities, coordinate payroll and labor audits locally

Be proficient in maintaining and verifying the records in time-capturing software, align with project managers and/or HR on discrepancies

Process and validate invoices by digitizing, entering transactional data, verifying accuracy, checking for mandatory tax relevant compliance and resolving discrepancies or rejected items

Serve as the primary fraud‑prevention and compliance checkpoint for all invoices and payments

Manage vendor relationships by communicating promptly and professionally

Batch, process, and prioritize payments through electronic funds transfer (EFT)

Prepare 13-week cashflow planning for payments, avoid dunning letters and overdues and collect early payments discounts

Be in charge of reconciling Trade Accounts Payable balance sheet position and supplier open items statements, including year-end reconciliations for the audit

Maintain a foundational understanding of Goods and Services Tax (GST) rules and requirements across applicable jurisdictions

Ideally be able to lodge business activity statements (BAS) with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and ensure timely submission

Assist with the preparation, review, and timely filing of GST returns and related reports

Ensure accurate GST treatment of transactions in accordance with applicable tax regulations and internal policies

Assist in completion and submission income tax returns by deadlines

Regulatory compliance: Ensure adherence to ATO and ASIC standards to avoid penalties

Maintaining the Accounts Receivable balance sheet

Maintaining accurate billing and invoicing records

Verifying overdue invoices and ensuring follow-up on collections.

Reporting on Cash forecasting

Prepaid expense and insurance amortization

Bank reconciliations

Payroll costing journal entries

Cost accruals

Intercompany reconciliations

Cash receipt application

Transfer pricing

Tax

Expatriate matters

Assist with data collection to support audits

Correspondence coordination in relation to the duties above, including tax authorities and statutory authorities

Understanding accounting principles, tax law, and financial reporting is a must

Qualification (as a minimum Diploma of accounting, ideally Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Auditing or Economics and / or Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) or similar)

At least 5 years of overall experience in Finance, with at least 3 years in payroll and Trade Accounts Payable functions, ideally in international construction business

Strong communication skills, professional correspondence, including official (i.e. tax related)

Proficiency in Excel and ERP

Structured approach to work, time management skills, multi/tasking and speed, self-starter

We expand the limits of and are a world leader in trenchless construction

We will never ask you to prioritise speed ahead of safety

We are family owned and operated, guided by our core values

We share experience and insights to develop industry leaders

We value and care about our people and their families, providing development opportunities and competitive benefits

AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability

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