Enjoy a supportive team culture, real career progression, and access to wellness programs, birthday leave, and professional development
06th June, 2025
We would love you to join our finance team as we support the ongoing success of Richard Crookes Constructions through accurate financial management and reporting.
At Richard Crookes Constructions (RCC), we pride ourselves on a collaborative and supportive culture that values growth and development.
As we continue to deliver high-quality construction projects, we’re seeking a motivated Assistant Accountant to contribute to our financial operations and help maintain the strong financial health that underpins our business. This role reports to the Finance Manager and works closely with the Finance team, Project Teams, Banks, and Construction Managers.
At RCC, our company values reflect our culture, character, and vision, guiding our individual and collective behaviours. These values are at the essence of everything we do and how we operate throughout the business.
Why Join RCC?
The opportunity to be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference.
A chance to contribute to your local community.
Develop your skills and build a rewarding career.
Be part of a company that values safety, quality, and collaboration.
Offering unparalleled opportunities for career progression
Prioritizing the health and wellbeing of our employees through a comprehensive range of programs and events designed to support physical, mental, and emotional wellness.
In addition to our "RCC U Days," we also offer Birthday leave, providing even more opportunities for our staff to enjoy well-deserved time off for personal pursuits and celebrations.
The Opportunity
You’ll join a supportive and dynamic finance team, working closely with Commercial leadership and project teams across all business units. In this role, you will take ownership of key accounting functions that support the smooth financial operation of multiple construction projects.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Overall responsibility for the accuracy and timeliness of the Accounts Receivable process, including claims, statutory declarations, certification, raising tax invoices, and collections
Ensuring compliance with the Security of Payments Act and other relevant procedures
Monitoring debtor collections, following up on unpaid invoices, and escalating issues to the Finance Manager as appropriate
Performing daily bank reconciliations and maintaining and updating treasury files, including cash flow forecasting, managing bank guarantees and bonds, and processing new requests and returns
Processing bonds recharges monthly, maintaining registers, and chasing any overdue bonds
Performing trust reconciliations and assisting with compliance-related matters (SOP, ABCC, QBCC, etc.)
Collaborating with Contracts Administrators, Project Managers, and Commercial Managers to support project financials and provide assistance on AR matters
Assisting the Financial Control team with completing balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring completeness and accuracy of balances with supporting documentation
Utilizing systems such as CHEOPS and Excel for reporting and data management (training provided), and completing ad hoc tasks for the Financial Controller and CFO
What We’re Looking For
Minimum 2 years’ experience working within a finance team, preferably in commercial or construction environments
Intermediate proficiency in Excel and Word, including pivot tables, formulas, and reporting functions
Good verbal and written communication skills, with strong inter-personal skills
Accuracy, attention to detail, and understanding of underlying transactions before processing
Ability to manage treasury functions, including cash flow forecasting, trust reconciliations, and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines
Determination to complete tasks to a high standard and drive to achieve objectives
Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with contract administrators, project teams, and multiple managers
Focused on continuous improvement and able to demonstrate calm resilience in the face of difficulties
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team, under the direction and guidance of multiple managers
Willingness to learn niche construction finance systems such as CHEOPS (training provided) and to comply with all RCC Management systems, procedures, and legal obligations
Prior construction industry experience is desirable but not essential; candidates from related finance backgrounds are encouraged to apply
Commitment to professional development, with support available for CPA or CA study pathways, and a focus on creating a safe working environment