Account Assistant

MPAU Finance; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Gym

Canteen

Job summary

MPAU Finance in Thomastown is seeking an Account Assistant to manage day-to-day accounting administration for a growing property industry business. You will keep financial records organized and support the Accounting & Finance function to ensure accurate information for routine operations.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful accounts assistant would be responsible for high-volume AP processing, resolving invoice discrepancies, assisting with payment runs, and performing bank

Qualifications

• Manage high-volume AP processing with invoices reviewed, validated and recorded.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies with branches to meet deadlines.
• Assist with payment runs and ensure invoices are matched prior to payment.
• Perform bank allocations and reconciliations to maintain accurate customer records.
• Review automated receipting and banking transactions for data accuracy.
• Support collections activities and aged debtor reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume AP processing and ensure invoices are accurately reviewed and recorded.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies with branches to meet deadlines.
• Assist with payment runs and ensure invoices are matched prior to payment.
• Perform bank allocations and reconciliations to maintain records.
• Support collections and aged debtor reporting.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

AP/AR processes

Reconciliations

Excel

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Time management

Process improvement

Tools

ERP systems

Bank reconciliation tools

Job description

As an Account Assistant in Thomastown, you will manage day-to-day accounting administration for a business in the property industry. You will keep financial records organised and help the Accounting & Finance function maintain accurate information for routine business needs.

The organisation is a well-established and growing global supply chain business, with its operations based in Thomastown.

Description

Reporting into the financial controller, the successful accounts assistant would be responsible for:

• Manage high-volume accounts payable processing, ensuring invoices are accurately reviewed, validated, and recorded.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, working closely with branches to meet processing deadlines.
• Assist with payment runs and ensure invoices are accurately matched prior to payment.
• Perform bank allocations and account reconciliations to maintain accurate customer records.
• Review and verify automated receipting and banking transactions to ensure data accuracy.
• Support collections activities by following up outstanding accounts and assisting with aged debtor reporting.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Maintain organised digital records and ensure documentation is accurately filed and up to date.

Profile

A successful Accounts Assistant will have:

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or a similar accounts all-rounder role.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end AP/AR processes, reconciliations, and accounting fundamentals.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues proactively.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working across multiple systems.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently in a high-volume environment.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on accuracy, continuous improvement, and process efficiency.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Job Offer

• Permanent full-time opportunity based onsite in Thomastown.
• Modern office facilities with free on-site parking, gym, and canteen.
• Supportive team culture with approachable leadership and open communication.
• Stable role within a growing global business with career development opportunities.