Senior Accounts & Administration Officer

Lawn Doctor Turf Solutions | Sellick Family Group

Perth, WA | 32–40 hours per week | Flexible working arrangements

An interesting and varied accounts role within an established family-owned group of businesses.

We are seeking an experienced, organised and proactive Senior Accounts & Administration Officer to join our team.

This is an opportunity for someone with strong bookkeeping and administration experience who enjoys variety, working with people and understanding how different businesses operate.

Alongside hands‑on accounts responsibilities, you will work closely with the business owners and our existing bookkeeping team, helping to bring together financial and administrative information across the Sellick Family Group.

You will also have the opportunity to assist with the introduction of a new workflow management platform for one of our key client contracts, working alongside the software supplier and management team.

We are looking for someone who enjoys taking initiative, is confident with accounting systems and can help keep the bigger picture organised.

About Us

Lawn Doctor Turf Solutions is part of the Sellick Family Group, a long-established family-owned Western Australian business.

For over 50 years, Lawn Doctor has been growing, maintaining and renovating turf throughout Perth, providing services to local councils, schools, sporting facilities and commercial clients.

The broader Sellick Family Group operates across a diverse range of industries, including turf production and maintenance, hospitality, weddings and events, accommodation, day spa, retail and equestrian facilities.

Our diverse businesses provide an interesting and rewarding environment for someone who enjoys a varied role.

About the Role

This is a hands‑on accounts and administration position with a broader coordination role across our group of businesses.

You will be involved in the day‑to‑day financial administration of Lawn Doctor while working collaboratively with experienced bookkeepers across the group to help consolidate information and provide management with a clear overview of financial and administrative matters.

As you become familiar with the different businesses, you will develop an understanding of their individual operations and accounting processes, becoming a valuable point of contact for the business owners.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts & Financial Administration





- Manage accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing, supplier payments and debtor follow‑up.
- Process payroll and maintain accurate payroll records.
- Complete bank, credit card and account reconciliations.
- Assist with financial reporting, budgeting and cash flow monitoring.
- Maintain accurate financial records using MYOB and Xero.
- Ensure financial administration and reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time.

Group Accounts Coordination

- Work collaboratively with the existing bookkeepers across the Sellick Family Group.
- Develop an understanding of the different businesses, their financial systems and administrative requirements.
- Assist in bringing together financial information and reporting from across the group to provide management with a consolidated overview.
- Act as a central point of contact for the business owners on accounts and financial administration matters.
- Help coordinate information, reporting and administrative requirements between the different businesses.
- Provide support and guidance to other accounts staff where required.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve the flow of financial information across the group.

Administration & Systems

- Assist with the introduction of a new workflow management platform for one of our key client contracts.
- Work alongside management and the external software supplier to help establish and implement the system.
- Assist with developing practical administrative procedures and reporting processes within the platform.
- Once established, coordinate the ongoing administration of the system, expected to require approximately eight hours per week.
- Assist with general administration, documentation and process improvements.

About You

We are looking for someone who is experienced, reliable and confident in their accounting abilities, but equally enjoys working with people and understanding the bigger picture.

Ideally, you will have:

- A minimum of five years' experience in bookkeeping, accounts or a similar role.




- Strong experience with accounts payable, receivable, payroll and reconciliations.
- Proficiency in MYOB and Xero.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Confidence working independently and managing competing priorities.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other experienced accounts staff.
- Good Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using business software.
- An interest in learning recent systems and improving administrative processes.
- A proactive, practical approach to problem-solving.
- The ability to understand and bring together financial information from different businesses.
- A Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, Diploma of Accounting or relevant qualification would be highly regarded.
- Experience working across multiple businesses or entities would be an advantage, although not essential.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary of $85,000–$95,000 per annum (full-time equivalent), plus superannuation, depending on experience.
- Permanent position offering 32–40 hours per week (starting at 32).
- A friendly and supportive family‑owned business environment.
- Our office is currently located in Wanneroo, with plans to relocate to Upper Swan.
- The position will initially be office‑based to allow for training, familiarisation with our businesses and implementation of a new client workflow platform.
- Once established in the role and the workflow system is operational, the opportunity to work remotely one to two days per week, subject to business requirements.
- The opportunity to work alongside experienced accounts professionals across a diverse group of businesses.
- A varied and interesting role with long‑term employment opportunities.

Why Join Us?

This position would suit an experienced accounts professional who enjoys hands‑on bookkeeping but would also welcome the chance to broaden their involvement in business administration and financial coordination.

You will become part of an experienced team, working within a diverse group of businesses where your organisational skills, initiative and ability to see the bigger picture will be genuinely valued.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

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📌 Senior Accounts & Administration Officer (Perth)
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