Job Description

About the Role

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Accounts Officer
n Full-time, Permanent
n Bibra Lake, Perth - 4 days in office

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Please note that this role requires security checks.

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The Role

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Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role plays a key part in delivering accurate and timely financial processing, reporting, and payroll processing across JFD Australia. Working closely with finance and operational teams, you will provide high-quality financial data and insights that support business performance, while ensuring the smooth delivery of day-to-day transactional finance activities across multiple sites. We are looking for an experienced accounts officer skilled with payroll experience, strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem solving. The successful candidate will be adaptable, organised, and comfortable working in a dynamic setting where priorities can change and flexibility is key. This role is ideal for someone looking for an opportunity to step-up into the next level of their career.

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What you'll be doing

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- Deliver accurate financial reporting and data in line with Group reporting deadlines.
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- Manage end-to-end payroll processing for JFD Australia and shared service entities, ensuring compliance with Awards, EBAs, superannuation, payroll tax, and statutory reporting requirements.
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- Process and reconcile financial transactions across payroll, accounts payable, banking, and general ledger activities, ensuring accurate ERP system records.
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- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, month-end journals, bank reconciliations, and follow up actions to support timely month end close.
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- Process and reconcile freight, customs, insurance-related, and other supplier invoices as required.
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- Support month end, half-year and year-end reporting processes,



including internal and external audit requirements.
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- Ensure compliance with Group finance policies, internal controls, procedures, and reporting standards.
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What we're looking for

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- Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
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- Proven experience in a finance or accounting role with responsibility for payroll processing.
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- Strong proficiency in ERP/financial systems and intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
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- Good understanding of Australian payroll legislation, Awards, EBAs, Fair Work requirements, and employment contracts.
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- Experience working with payroll systems and managing payroll data, reconciliations, and compliance reporting.
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- Proactive problem solver with the ability to manage priorities and deliver accurate results to deadlines.
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- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy.
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- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
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- Experience with Micropay or similar payroll systems is advantageous.
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Why join us

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- Join a team of people who are passionate about their job.
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- Opportunity to expand the role and obtain new skills and experience.
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- Contribute to a growing and successful business with an exciting order book.
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- Wellbeing programs - employee assistance program to support you and your immediate family with counselling and support as needed.
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- Flexible working arrangements, including a condensed working week to support a half day every Friday.
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- Generous paid community service leave to support your local community or serve as a defence reservist.
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- Weekly fruit baskets to keep hunger at bay on busy days.
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- Free on-site parking.
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- Novated car leasing options available.
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- Paid Parental Leave Scheme.
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About Us

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James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.

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Visit our website at: Home | James Fisher and Sons plc

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For more information about our values and behaviours, follow the link: About us | James Fisher and Sons plc

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James Fisher Defence (JFD), part of the James Fisher Group, is a global leader in underwater capability, delivering cutting-edge diving, submarine rescue, and hyperbaric solutions to both commercial and defence markets. Operating worldwide, JFD is the foremost provider of submarine rescue services and a trusted name in submarine escape training. We're also at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue innovation and a leading supplier of advanced diving equipment and saturation systems across the industry. Explore more about JFD

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At James Fisher and Sons, we are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success is driven by the talent and diversity of our workforce.

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