Accounts Officer in Melbourne

Salary: Circa $80,000 + Super

Location: Melbourne's Northern Suburbs

Permanent Full-Time Opportunity

Our client is an established and growing business experiencing continued expansion across its sector. As the business continues to scale, they are seeking an experienced Accounts Officer to join their finance team and play a key role in supporting the day-to-day transactional accounting function.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role encompassing accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, debt management and general finance support within a high-volume environment.

Working within a collaborative team with direct access to leadership, you will initially support existing workflows before taking greater ownership of your responsibilities as you become established in the business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices, including reviewing automated captures and manual entries
• Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies to ensure accurate and timely processing
• Assisting with payment runs and invoice matching
• Managing banking allocations and performing regular account reconciliations
• Reviewing automated receipting processes to ensure accuracy
• Supporting debt collection activities and following up outstanding payments
• Reviewing aged debtors and assisting with reporting to the Financial Controller
• Maintaining accurate financial records and digital documentation
• Liaising with internal stakeholders to resolve transactional queries
• Identifying opportunities to improve existing finance processes and system efficiencies

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• 3+ years' experience in an AP/AR or similar transactional finance role
• Strong understanding of end-to-end accounts payable and receivable processes
• Sound accounting knowledge, particularly around reconciliations, debits and credits
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working across multiple accounting systems
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues independently
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A proactive approach to managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment
• A continuous improvement mindset with a willingness to challenge and refine existing processes
• Previous experience working within a high-volume transactional environment will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary of circa $80,000 + Super
• Permanently, full-time opportunity with an established and growing business
• Modern office facilities based in Melbourne's northern suburbs
• Free on-site parking and additional workplace amenities
• Supportive and collaborative finance team with approachable leadership
• Comprehensive training across internal systems and processes
• Broad exposure to both AP and AR functions
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Stable, long-term career opportunity with scope to grow alongside the business

If you are an experienced Finance/Accounts Officer looking for a role where you can take ownership of your workload, develop your skills and make a genuine contribution to a growing finance function, we would love to hear from you.