Join a family owned Australian business where your work matters
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We are looking for an experienced and proactive Accounts Officer to join our Brisbane-based team.
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This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being organised, solving problems and taking ownership of their work. You'll be responsible for keeping the day-to-day accounts function running smoothly and ensuring invoices, payments, reconciliations, customer accounts and financial administration are accurate and up to date.
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We're looking for someone who is confident communicating with people, comfortable following things up and takes pride in getting the details right.
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Immediate start available. This is a full time on site position.
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What you'll be doing
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Accounts Payable & Creditors
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- Process supplier invoices and payments accurately and within agreed terms.
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- Review and reconcile supplier statements.
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- Follow up outstanding invoices, discrepancies and account queries.
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- Liaise directly with suppliers to resolve pricing, invoicing and payment issues.
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- Ensure invoices are correctly coded, approved and entered into the accounting system.
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- Maintain accurate supplier records.
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- Identify and elevate issues requiring management attention.
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Accounts Receivable & Banking
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- Receipt and allocate customer payments accurately and promptly.
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- Monitor outstanding customer balances and assist with follow-up.
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- Reconcile credit card, fuel and other business accounts.
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- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and client job records.
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Purchasing & Administration
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- Create and process purchase orders.
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- Assist with supplier account setup and maintenance.
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- Maintain organised and accessible financial documentation.
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- Provide general administrative support across the accounts function.
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Payroll & Accounting Support
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- Assist with the preparation and processing of payroll.
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- Support daily accounting processes.
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- Assist with month-end procedures and reporting.
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- Provide information and support to management and external accountants when required.
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What we're looking for
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You are:
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- Highly organised and naturally detail-oriented.
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- Proactive and comfortable managing your own workload.
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- Reliable and accountable, with a strong sense of follow-through.
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- Confident dealing with suppliers, customers and internal team members.
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- Comfortable making phone calls and having professional conversations when issues need to be resolved.
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- Calm and professional when dealing with discrepancies or competing priorities.
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- Someone who takes pride in accurate, well-maintained work.
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Skills & experience
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Essential:
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- Previous experience in an Accounts Officer, Accounts Administrator or similar finance role.
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- Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
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- Understanding of basic accounting principles.
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- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
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- Good Microsoft Excel skills.
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- Robust written and verbal communication skills.
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- Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
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- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
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Desirable:
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- Experience with XERO or similar accounting software.
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- Payroll processing experience.
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- Experience with bank, credit card and other account reconciliations.
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- Experience managing supplier/creditor accounts.
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- Experience in a trade, manufacturing, construction or service-based business.
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Why join us?
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You'll become an important part of the day-to-day operation of an established Australian business, working closely with management and a broader team.
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We offer:
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- Full-time employment based in Brisbane.
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- A stable role within an established 33 year old family owned Australian business.
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- A supportive and practical working environment.
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- Variety across accounts, purchasing and business administration.
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- Training and support where required.
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- The opportunity to develop your accounting and business administration skills.
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- The opportunity to take genuine ownership of your role and make a visible contribution.
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The person we're looking for
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We're looking for someone who is accurate, organised, proactive and dependable — someone who follows things through, communicates well and takes pride in getting the job done properly.