Accounts Payable/ Accounts Receivable Officer

Full-time role split supporting 3 Family related businesses, located in the same office as outlined below.

Bishops Group

An independent Commercial Property Consultancy with Over 35 years of Expertise based in Forest Lodge. Our diverse client base includes international corporations, institutional clients and private businesses. 

Broadlands

Broadlands is an owner and operator of land lease communities across regional NSW. Broadlands key focus is to offer incredible lifestyle opportunities for the over 50’s which are affordable and provide maintenance-free living, access to resort style amenities, a sense of community, and security and safety.

Fitzpatrick Investments Pty Ltd

Fitzpatrick is the developer and long-term owner of commercial and industrial real estate assets. Fitzpatrick commenced development of the Erskine Park “Fitzpatrick Industrial Estate” in 2008. This land, which still forms an integral part of the business today, was purchased by Ray Fitzpatrick in the early 1950’s and has remained in family ownership ever since.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to Property Accountant/Head of Finance, you will support the day-to-day finance operations with focus on accuracy, efficiency and strong financial controls. Your responsibility will include:

• Processing accounts payable including reviewing, verifying and data entering incoming bills or invoices into accounting system and receipt allocation;

• Cross referencing invoice details with PO and receiving documents to ensure accuracy before approving payment;

• Executing monthly payment runs via EFT;

• Routinely matching vendor statements against Company’s internal general ledger to clear outstanding balances and resolve pricing discrepancies;

• Vendor Management – serving as the primary point of contact for external suppliers & internal department managers regarding payment status or invoice disputes;

• Managing receivables processes including invoicing, receipting, credit notes and reconciliations;

• Daily reviewing aged debtors, follow up outstanding arrears from debtors/tenants;

• Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external billing enquiries and resolving issues efficiently;

• Supporting the flow of data from the MRI property management system to the Xero Financial reporting system for Fitzpatrick Investments.

• Other tasks – assisting with audits, compliance reporting and other tasks to help the finance team maintain strong financial controls.

About You

• Relevant qualification or experience in bookkeeping, accounting or finance

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role with majority being in accounts payable

• Knowledge of Xero, ApprovalMax or similar software is necessary

• Knowledge in Real Estate Accounting Software eg MRI or Yardi or similar software would be advantageous and ideal

• Proficient in excel, intermediate skills in Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders

• Ability to work across different systems and businesses with different general managers.