Accounts Manager / Bookkeeper – Join a 65+ Year Industry Leader
Looking for more than just a desk job?
JC Walsh Machinery & Service is looking for an experienced and motivated Accounts Manager / Bookkeeper to join our Melbourne-based team.
Established in ****, JC Walsh Machinery & Service is a well-known and respected name in the woodworking and aluminium machinery industry. We supply, install, service and maintain machinery for customers across Australia, working across industrial, commercial, education and correctional sectors.
This is an important role within our business and would suit someone who is organised, reliable, confident with numbers and, importantly, a great communicator.
The Role
This is a varied position combining accounts, bookkeeping, payroll, administration and customer interaction.
You will be responsible for keeping our day-to-day financial operations running smoothly while also being a friendly and professional point of contact for customers.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting functions
Accounts payable and accounts receivable
Invoicing and processing payments
Bank reconciliations
Following up outstanding accounts
Processing supplier invoices and payments
End-to-end payroll processing (including timesheets, wages, superannuation and STP reporting)
Maintaining accurate financial records
Assisting with month-end financial processes
Managing customer account queries
Communicating with customers regarding invoices, payments and account enquiries
General office administration and support
Working closely with management and the service team
Assisting with reporting and financial information as required
Customer-Focused Role
While this is primarily an Accounts Manager / Bookkeeper position, it is not a role where you'll be hidden away in the accounts department.
You'll regularly communicate with our customers, suppliers and internal team, so being friendly,



qualified and confident on the phone and via email is essential.
You need to be comfortable having conversations with customers, answering questions, following up accounts and helping resolve issues.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
Has previous experience in bookkeeping, accounts or a similar role
Is highly organised and has excellent attention to detail
Is confident working with numbers and financial information
Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
Is confident dealing directly with customers
Is qualified, approachable and personable
Can work independently and manage competing priorities
Takes ownership of their work and follows tasks through to completion
Is comfortable using accounting and office software
Has a practical, "get it done" attitude
Works well within a small, close-knit team
Experience with Xero, MYOB or similar accounting software will be highly regarded.
What You'll Get
Full-time position with an established Australian business
Join a company with 65+ years of industry history
A varied role with plenty of responsibility
Work closely with management and the wider team
A friendly and professional working environment
The opportunity to make the role your own
Melbourne-based position
Be part of a well-established and respected business servicing customers Australia-wide
Why JC Walsh Machinery & Service?
Established in ****. Trusted for generations.
We have built our reputation on quality machinery, technical expertise and reliable customer service.
We're looking for someone who shares those values and understands that good communication and customer relationships are just as important as getting the numbers right.
Ready to Join the Team?
If you're an experienced bookkeeper or accounts professional who enjoys working with people as well as numbers, we'd love to hear from you.
Previous experience in bookkeeping/accounts is required. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.
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📌 Accounts Manager/Bookkeeper (Melbourne)
🏢 J C Walsh
📍 Melbourne