SURTECO Australia is looking for an Accounts Officer to join our Finance team based in Arndell Park. You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices, processing of incoming invoices and debtor collection. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, customers and suppliers to maintain accurate and financial records and ensure efficient running of our accounts function. This role will report to the Financial Controller Australia.

Responsibilities

Daily banking for receivables. Daily allocation of incoming payments to customer accounts through ERP system.

Releasing orders: for Webshop and customer orders.

Customer Payments: Taking credit card payments from customers through payway.

Credit account application: Assistcredit controller with customer account application process.

Customer relations: Build and maintain good relationships with clients and provide customers with statements, invoices and payment history as required.

Reconciliation and reporting: Monthly AR ledger review.

Customer setup: Set up customer accounts and review credit applications.

Debtor collection: Contact customers to collect payment for overdue accounts in a timely manner.

Credit claim processing: Process stock credit claims and process credits as approved by management and credit notes.

Accounts payable: Receive, review and process high volume incoming invoices, code and data entry supplier invoices.

AP Payment: Preparing fortnightly payment run for key suppliers and trade vendors. Preparing monthly payment run for all suppliers.

Set up and maintain supplier records: including verifying bank details to prevent fraud.

Supplier queries: Answering and attending to suppliers regarding overdue accounts professionally and in a timely manner.

Reconciliation: Reconcile creditor and supplier statements and resolve discrepancies quickly.

Record keeping and compliance: Ensure compliance with accounting standards,



company policies and regulatory requirements.

Month end: Assist with month end processing including supplier invoice accruals.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field (preferred).

Minimum 5 years’ experience in an Accounts Payable/Receivable role, ideally within the manufacturing, distribution or wholesale industry in a high-volume environment.

Proven experience in account reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.

Proficiency in accounting software, and ERP systems such as Movex or similar.

Strong Microsoft Excel (intermediate) including VLOOKUP and Pivot tables.

Positive team orientated attitude

Comfortable in working within a fast-paced environment.

Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in financial processing.

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a customer-focused approach

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information with discretion.

Agile, resilient and results-oriented, with a proactive approach to problem-solving

The opportunity to grow your career and work alongside senior leaders

Quarterly staff BBQ and Birthday gift card

Free in office parking and close to public transport

EAP- Employee Assistance Program available to all staff

Access to discounts on well-known retailers through PerkBox

Great team culture and collaborative team

Internal Employee referral bonus

Flexible work from home options (2 days) after completion of probation

About Us

SURTECO Australia is a subsidiary of a 130-year-old German group of companies who specialise in Decorative surfaces and edge banding. We are Australia's largest manufacturer of decorative surfaces and edge banding.

Please note full working rights, reference check, pre-employment medical and police checks will be completed before confirming employment.

Please note we don't accept any applications from recruitment companies at this current time.

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📌 Accounts Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Surteco Australia
📍 Sydney