Accounts Officer

Accounts Officer

Location: Alexandria
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Accounts Officer to join our busy team. This is a fast-paced role suited to someone who thrives in a high-volume environment and is confident managing both Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring invoices are processed accurately and promptly, actively following up outstanding purchase orders and payments, and maintaining strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

• High-volume customer invoicing.

• Reviewing completed jobs and ensuring all required documentation is received for invoicing.

• Uploading invoices to customer portals and client systems.

• Chasing outstanding purchase orders and PO increases.

• Following up overdue accounts via phone and email.

• Managing debtor collections and reducing aged receivables.

• Investigating and resolving customer account queries.

• Reconciling customer accounts and maintaining accurate records.

• Producing debtor reports and assisting with cash flow management.

Accounts Payable

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices.

• Matching supplier invoices to purchase orders and approvals.

• Obtaining invoice approvals from managers and directors.

• Entering invoices accurately into the accounting system.

• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.

• Preparing payment runs and ensuring supplier accounts remain current.

• Maintaining supplier records and account details.

General Accounts Administration

• Daily account reconciliations.

• Managing email inboxes and ensuring tasks are actioned promptly.

• Maintaining accurate electronic filing systems.

• Assisting with month-end processes.

• Liaising with operational staff to obtain supporting documentation.

• Providing administrative support to the Accounts Team as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a high-volume Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable position.

• Strong debt collection and customer follow-up skills.

• Experience processing large volumes of invoices accurately.

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

• The ability to prioritise competing deadlines and work autonomously.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Experience with accounting and job management software (experience with Simpro and MYOB highly regarded).

What We Offer

• Stable, full-time employment.

• Supportive and friendly team environment.

• Diverse and fast-paced role with variety.

• Opportunity to make a significant impact on business cash flow and processes.

• Immediate start available for the right candidate.

If you are a motivated Accounts Officer who enjoys staying busy, maintaining accuracy, and ensuring invoices and payments are processed efficiently, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your resume and cover letter.