Reporting directly to the Group Head of Finance, you will step into an autonomous standalone desk. Initially, you will master our legacy operational workflows, while simultaneously designing a clear transition framework to shift our business into a modern accounting ecosystem.
Key responsibilities
- Full-function management of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), including invoicing, reconciliations, and debt collection
- Analysing daily yield, processing metrics, inventory, and cost efficiencies to provide actionable insights directly to the management team
- Managing general administrative functions to maintain an efficient, organized head office
- Maintaining our existing SAGE software daily, while actively evaluating and driving a transition toward modern platforms like MYOB or Xero
- Replacing paper-heavy, manual record-keeping with digital, automated workflows
About you
- 5+ years of standalone experience managing full-function AP/AR and office administration, ideally within manufacturing, processing, or traditional industries
- Extensive experience with ERP or accounting platforms; familiarity with SAGE is highly regarded, alongside a robust proficiency in modern tools like Xero or MYOB
- The vision and confidence to transition traditional office environments into efficient, paperless cloud operations
- Exceptional professional communication skills to work seamlessly alongside senior business leaders
About us
Our company is a highly successful, long-standing manufacturing and food processing business with a robust reputation in Melbourne's northern industrial sector.
Benefits
- Competitive Package: A stable, long-term salary aligned with your industry experience
- Autonomy & Impact: Direct backing from the Group Head of Finance to authorize, execute, and shape the company's financial workflows
- Convenient Location: Full-time, 100% on-site role in Melbourne's northern industrial corridor with secure on-site parking