Up North Enterprises Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Finance & Administration Officer to join our growing team in Cooktown, Far North Queensland.

This is a full-time, office-based position working Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, offering a salary of $90,000 per annum.

As a locally owned civil construction business, we specialise in road maintenance, earthmoving, plant hire, quarry operations and the supply of quality sand, gravel and construction materials throughout Cape York and Far North Queensland.

Working from our Cooktown office, you will play a key role in supporting the financial and administrative operations of the business. This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative and thrives in a busy office environment.

Key responsibilities include:

- Accounts payable and accounts receivable

- Daily bookkeeping using Xero

- Bank and account reconciliations
- Processing supplier invoices and customer payments
- Assisting with BAS and month-end reporting
- Credit card and expense reconciliations
- Preparing customer invoices and quotations
- Liaising with customers, suppliers and subcontractors
- General office administration and filing
- Answering telephone enquiries and welcoming visitors




- Assisting management with day-to-day administrative tasks
- Supporting the smooth operation of our Cooktown office

To be successful you will have:

- Previous bookkeeping or accounts experience
- Strong working knowledge of Xero
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good Microsoft Office skills
- A positive, reliable and professional attitude

Experience in the civil construction, transport, earthmoving or quarry industries will be highly regarded but is not essential. Please note: This is an office-based role located in Cooktown. We are seeking someone who lives locally or is willing to relocate. Remote or work-from-home arrangements are not available.

If you're looking to join a supportive local team where your contribution is valued and no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

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Please phone Tess on (phone hidden) if you think you'd be a excellent fit for the Up North Enterprises team. Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered.

📌 Finance & Administration Officer (Cooktown)
🏢 Up North Enterprises
📍 Cooktown