Join an established and growing industrial business
Work in a challenging, fast-paced operational environment
Play a key role in ensuring accurate and efficient accounts payable operations
Office located in Mareeba, QLD
Lawson Elliott Recruitment is partnering with a growing industrial business in North Queensland to support its finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail‑oriented Finance Officer to join the team, support the accounts payable and payroll functions, and play an important role in the day‑to‑time financial operations of the business.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will have broad range of responsibilities including:
Processing supplier invoices and purchase orders
Assisting with the preparation and processing of fortnightly payroll for approximately 300 employees
Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting reporting requirements
Resolving invoice discrepancies, payment issues and accounts payable queries
Managing the accounts payable inbox and responding to supplier enquiries
Identifying and resolving issues across the end‑to‑end accounts payable and payroll processes
Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of finance operations
Providing general support to the Finance team and assisting with ad hoc duties as required
To be considered for this role:
2+ years’ experience in Finance Officer or a similar finance role
Experience in a high-volume, multi‑entity environment, including invoice and payment processing
Solid communication skills and confidence liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
Strong problem‑solving skills, initiative and a proactive approach to process improvement