Senior Bookkeeper

• Perth, WA | Part-Time (19hr p/w)

• Join a growing Aboriginal-owned business and play a key role in supporting strong, accurate financial operations.

• Make a meaningful contribution to Tjiwarl economic growth while working alongside a supportive leadership team.

About us:

Tjiwarl Contracting Services is a fully Aboriginal-owned business and the commercial arm of Tjiwarl Aboriginal Corporation, delivering services across the Northern Goldfields and beyond. As our operations continue to expand across mining services, transport, civil, infrastructure and energy solutions, we are seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper/Finance Administrator to support accurate, timely and well-controlled finance operations.

Reporting to the Finance Manager and leadership team, this hands-on role will provide essential bookkeeping, accounts and payroll support across a growing group structure. You will help maintain strong financial records, support day-to-day transactions and contribute to efficient systems that enable safe, reliable and scalable project delivery.

The successful candidate will bring strong practical finance experience, a high level of accuracy and a proactive approach to supporting a purpose-led organisation focused on commercial discipline, local workforce development and long-term economic outcomes for Tjiwarl people.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and finance administration across accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing and payment follow-up.

• Prepare accurate bank, credit card, supplier and customer reconciliations within agreed timeframes.

• Process supplier invoices, purchase orders and customer billing with accurate coding, approvals and supporting documentation.

• Support payroll administration, superannuation, employee expense processing and checking against industrial awards regulation.

• Maintain accurate financial data across accounting systems, spreadsheets and internal records.

• Assist with month-end processes, including journals, reconciliations, reporting packs and management information.

• Support BAS, GST and other compliance obligations in coordination with external accountants and internal stakeholders.

• Monitor debtor balances, creditor payments and cash flow information, escalating issues where required.

• Maintain orderly finance filing, document control and process records to support governance and audit readiness.

• Liaise professionally with suppliers, customers, project teams, accountants, payroll providers and management.

• Contribute to finance process improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency and internal controls.

• Provide practical administration support to a growing business with operations across mining services, transport, civil, infrastructure and energy-related activities.

About you:

• Demonstrated experience as a senior bookkeeper, finance administrator or accounts officer in a busy commercial environment for 2 or 3 years.

• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, payroll support and month-end processes.

• High attention to detail, strong numerical accuracy and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Confident using accounting systems, Microsoft Excel and cloud-based business platforms, with experience in Xero, Pronto Xi, Deputy and SharePoint highly regarded.

• Organised, reliable and able to work independently while remaining collaborative and team focused.

• Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to build respectful relationships with internal teams, suppliers, customers and external advisers.

• Comfortable working in a growing business where systems, processes and priorities continue to evolve.

• A practical problem-solver who takes ownership, follows through and looks for ways to improve how work is done.

• A strong understanding of confidentiality, governance and the importance of accurate financial information.

• Experience in mining services, contracting, transport, construction, Indigenous business or a multi-entity environment will be highly regarded.

• A genuine alignment with Tjiwarl Contracting Services’ purpose of creating sustainable commercial opportunities and long-term benefits for Tjiwarl people.

This is an opportunity to play an important hands-on role in a growing Aboriginal-owned enterprise that combines commercial discipline with cultural responsibility, local workforce development and meaningful economic outcomes for Traditional Owners.

To apply

For a copy of the full job description and/or to email your application please email ••••@hmsolutions.com.au with a copy of your CV and a brief cover letter.

All applications will be reviewed as received and interviews will be scheduled accordingly.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. (Refer Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act (WA) 1984).