The Company
Our client is an Australian leading force in the infrastructure sector, manufacturing specialised environmental products and providing tailored services to a wide range of customers across the country. Established over thirty years ago, they have experienced consistent growth and continue to expand their product range year on year, to keep up with high industry demand. They are currently looking to secure a full time Accounts Assistant – AP/AR to join their Finance team ASAP, to cover a 6-month maternity leave contract, based in South West Sydney.
The Role
Joining a team-oriented team, with a down to earth, family friendly feel and reporting to an experienced and supportive Finance Manager, you will work closely with internal and external stakeholders and be the primary contact for all accounts payable and receivable matters.
Taking ownership of the Accounts Payable and Receivable function, your key responsibilities will include:
- Processing and verifying supplier invoices and credit notes in accordance with company policy.
- Preparing and managing weekly payment runs, purchase order clearing, and AP aging ledger.
- Maintaining vendor accounts and handling supplier credit applications.
- Reconciling supplier statements and liaising with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.
- Managing employee expense claims and ensuring adherence to policy requirements.
- Issuing customer invoices, credit notes, and statements
- Managing AR ledger and debt collection.
- Setting up and maintaining accurate customer accounts and credit applications.
- Performing bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Assisting in month-end closing tasks for accounts payable and receivable.
Your Profile
To be successful in this position you will have several years’ experience working in a similar full function Accounts Payable and Receivable role and will have the ability to hit the ground running. You are a quick learner, you are agile, resilient, and enjoy working in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
We are looking for someone with:
- Excellent communication skills and a passion for providing high levels of customer service
- A proactive approach to your work, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Intermediate Excel skills
- Previous experience working in ERP systems – Dynamics 365 preferred
- Excellent problem solving and reconciliation skills
- High attention to detail
Our client is looking to secure someone to start mid-August to allow for a solid handover and training period and will commence interview ASAP. Please apply directly by hitting the apply tab or if you would like to have a confidential chat regarding this or any other position, please contact Kaeley Smith on 02 7255 7***.
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📌 Accounts Assistant – Accounts Payable and Receivable
🏢 nicriel
📍 Sydney