Colterlec is a proudly Australian-owned and operated distributor of high-quality engineered electrical product solutions, with over 30 years of industry experience and operations across Australia and New Zealand. Our team supplies industry-leading global brands and delivers tailored solutions from product supply through to design, build, service, and maintenance.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to build a long-term career within a growing organisation.

About the Role

This is a hands-on finance position responsible for the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable and receivable transactions, account reconciliations, payroll checking support, and responding to internal and external accounts enquiries. You'll play a key role in maintaining financial integrity and supporting the day-to-day operations of our finance function.

Key Responsibilities

- Process supplier invoices, payments, statement reconciliations, and creditor enquiries

- Raise customer invoices, process credits, allocate remittances, and issue statements

- Follow up outstanding customer balances in accordance with company credit policies

- Reconcile bank accounts and investigate variances

- Reconcile company credit cards, fleet cards, and travel expenses

- Assist with payroll checking to ensure accuracy of hours, leave, allowances, and deductions

- Maintain supplier and customer records, including verification of supplier bank details

- Manage the accounts inbox and accounts-related telephone enquiries

- Support month-end processes and maintain accurate financial records in NetSuite





- Provide administrative support to the Finance Team and assist with continuous improvement initiatives

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Minimum 2 years' experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Finance Administration, or a similar role

- Experience performing reconciliations and investigating discrepancies

- Exposure to payroll checking or payroll support activities

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

- Excellent organisational and time management skills

- Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word

- Experience using an ERP or accounting system

Desirable

- Certificate IV or Diploma in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Business

- Experience with NetSuite

- Experience in wholesale, distribution, warehousing, manufacturing, or electrical industries

- Exposure to fleet card, travel, and expense reconciliation processes

Why Join Colterlec?

- Stable, growing organisation with over 30 years of success

- National and New Zealand operations providing career growth opportunities

- Supportive and collaborative team environment

- Convenient Newcastle Head Office location with onsite parking

- Opportunity to broaden your finance and administration skills across multiple functions

- Work closely with experienced finance professionals and gain exposure to a diverse range of business operations

Apply Now

If you're a proactive finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in accuracy and customer service, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications will be reviewed as received, so don't delay in applying.

📌 Accounts Payable Coordinator (Newcastle)
🏢 Colterlec
📍 Newcastle