Accounts Administrator - Sydney, Australia - Northrop Consulting Engineers

Northrop Consulting Engineers

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Sydney, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Permanent, full-time role with a flexible approach to the way we work

Join a high performing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy
Fun and inclusive company culture

The Company
Northrop Consulting Engineers is an employee owned, multi-discipline consultancy that has been established for over 45 years. We have an open management structure that embodies a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce for all our employees.

We currently employ over 500+ staff across ten offices in NSW, ACT, QLD, and VIC.

We are essentially a people business that grows by creating opportunities for our people to help build the business and their career.

When you join Northrop, you join a company that will support you to excel both professionally and personally.

About the role:

This position is available immediately and will be in a permanent full-time capacity.

Day to day responsibilities include:

Set up and maintenance of project records in accordance with contract requirements
Update and maintain WIP spreadsheet to facilitate Project Teams in accurate forecasting
Prepare and issue a high volume of monthly progress claims, including liaising with clients and coordinating with Project Teams to ensure compliance with contract requirements
Assist with collections by resolving client requests and queries, and conducting investigations and reconciliations on project account
Month-End close processes, ensuring project financials are correct and align with forecasted amounts
Support Project Teams in managing and understanding the financial performance of their projects
Contribute to the continuous development and improvement of Project Accounts processes

The talent you'll bring:

Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills (e.g. proficient with pivot tables, VLOOKUP, IF functions, basic macros, conditional formatting)
Strong problem solving and analytical skills with a proven ability to troubleshoot
Highly organised with time management skills and the ability to multitask
Process driven with a high level of attention to detail and accurate data entry skills
Highly effective interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate with team members, stakeholders and clients
Work effectively to meet deadlines, both independently and as part of a close team

- excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrate professionalism and objectivity in all work matters
Maintains discretion and confidentiality
Construction industry experience or experience in a similar role is highly desirable

What does Working at Northrop look like?
At Northrop we are proud of our family feel and collaborative working environment.

We are a people business and by joining Northrop you'll be able to build and foster meaningful relationships with your colleagues, clients, and the community.

Northrop believes that our employees are fundamental to the culture and success of the company.

Our people enjoy working for us because we offer a challenging, diverse but rewarding work environment. We believe in developing our people by offering mentoring, coaching, and supporting your journey to realise potential. You'll be empowered to learn and develop to find your area of passion. At Northrop we understand that the key to success is our people. Together we are creating a workplace that offers career development, employee benefits and values an inclusive culture.

We are also proud to have signed Australian Engineers Declare a Climate and Biodiversity Emergency declaration, giving you the opportunity to respond to the challenge.

Northrop is committed to embedding climate action into our projects and all aspects of our operations

Benefits:

We practice flexible hybrid working and are open to discussions about what that means for you
Benchmarked salary package with annual salary reviews
Flexible working hours
Paid parental leave (primary carer, maternity and partner leave)
Salary income protection insurance
We offer alternative public holiday leave for those needing to substitute another day for a public holiday to celebrate a religious belief, etc.
Respectful, supportive and collaborative culture
We Empower: Mentoring programs, internal and external training and monthly career development/oneonones

How to apply?

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We practice flexible working, whether that be a hybrid way of working, WFH and office. We are open to discuss what that might mean to you.

If you need more information regarding this opportunity, please contact our Talent Acquisition Manager Lewis Crosbie

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Northrop is an equal opportunity employer.

**No agencies please. Applications are sought from direct applicants only