This is a Junior Finance Manager role with Universal Concrete based in Brookvale, NSW, AU

== Universal Concrete ==

Role Seniority - junior

More about the Junior Finance Manager role at Universal Concrete

Junior Finance Manager

Location: Brookvale, NSW (LinkedIn 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 deadline to apply.

For any questions, contact lulu@youthforceau.com

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
  
  

Key Strengths

• 💼 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
  
  

Why Universal Concrete is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.

A Final Note: This is a role with Universal Concrete not with Hatch.