Introduction

At EDMS Australia, we’re looking for an organised and proactive Accounts & Payroll Officer to become an integral part of our business operations. This is a varied role spanning bookkeeping, accounts, payroll support and project administration, with the opportunity to take ownership, broaden your skills and grow alongside the business.

You’ll build strong working relationships across EDMS, supporting our Townsville workshop while collaborating closely with the Cairns Finance team.

For the right person, this position will be based in either our Townsville or Cairns office.

Description: What you’ll own

Bookkeeping; Accounts - Primary Responsibility

- Manage day-to-day bookkeeping, including bank reconciliations, journals and general ledger support.
- Maintain accurate financial records, ensuring data is entered and reconciled promptly.
- Manage Accounts Receivable functions while working alongside the Accounts Payable Officer.
- Maintain supplier and customer records, including onboarding and data management.
- Monitor financial documentation and records to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Payroll

- Support payroll administration, including data management and processing.
- Work alongside the Payroll Officer and undertake training to become a confident payroll backup.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation.

Finance & Administration

- Assist with job costing and project-related financial administration.
- Provide practical administrative support to the Finance team.
- Support the Townsville workshop while collaborating with the Cairns Finance team.
- Assist with other finance and administration activities as required.





Skills and Experiences: What you’ll bring:
- Demonstrated experience as a Bookkeeper, Finance Officer or in a similar finance administration role.
- Robust bookkeeping knowledge, including bank reconciliations, journals and general ledger functions.
- Experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
- Excellent attention to detail and the confidence to work independently.
- Strong organisation and time-management skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- A willingness to learn payroll systems and processes.

Desirable, but not essential
- Experience with job or project-specific bookkeeping, including the use of job numbers.
- Previous experience in construction, mining or another project-based environment.

Why join EDMS Australia?
- Variety: Build experience across accounts, payroll and project administration.
- Ownership: Play an important role in the financial processes that keep our business moving.
- Team: Work with supportive colleagues across our Townsville and Cairns operations.
- Stability: Join a business offering a genuine long-term opportunity.
- Growth: Keep learning, develop your payroll capability and grow alongside EDMS.

Ready to bring your finance skills to a role where you can make a real contribution? Learn more about EDMS Australia at edmsaustralia.com.au.

We’d love to hear from you. Please send a current resume and cover letter outlining your experience to [email protected], or via the EDMS Careers Website https://www.edmsaustralia.com.au/careers

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📌 Bookkeeper, Accounts Payable & Receivable (Townsville)
🏢 EDMS Australia
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