Job Description
Lacco Enterprises is a busy skip bin and waste-management business serving the Far North Queensland region. We operate in a fast-paced environment with daily truck movements, skip bin deliveries, collections, and a yard where waste is sorted using machinery.
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Clerk to support our finance and operations teams. This role is essential to ensuring accurate transaction processing, timely invoicing, and effective administrative coordination across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, including supplier invoices for fuel, repairs, machinery servicing, and operational expenses.
* Prepare and issue customer invoices for skip bin hires, waste disposal, and transport services.
* Record, allocate, and reconcile daily financial transactions.
* Reconcile bank statements, supplier statements, and internal accounts.
* Verify driver job sheets, bin movement records, weighbridge/tipping dockets, and service documentation.
* Assist with preparing journal entries.
* Support month-end tasks, including financial summaries, reconciliations, and reporting.
* Follow up overdue customer accounts and assist with credit control.
* Maintain filing systems, ledgers, registers, and digital records.
* Liaise with drivers, operations staff, suppliers, and customers.
* Provide general administrative support to assist operational efficiency.
Required Skills & Qualifications
We require applicants with previous experience in accounts, bookkeeping, or finance administration. Experience in transport, construction, waste management, or similar operational industries is highly regarded.
Applicants should possess a strong proficiency with accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, or similar) and have a high level of numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a busy environment are essential. Effective communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external customers/suppliers are also required.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive financial information professionally is necessary.
About Us
Lacco Enterprises is a locally owned and operated skip bin and waste-management business providing reliable services across Cairns and surrounding areas.
We operate in a dynamic environment with a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and customer service.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.