About the role

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 effective, 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.

Perks
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

📌 Accounts & Office Administrator Systems Modernisation Melbourne
🏢 PJ Meats
📍 Melbourne