Accounts & Administration Support Officer

R N Baker Switchboards; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 day work week

Birthday leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Uniforms provided

Job summary

R N Baker Switchboards in Cardiff is seeking an Accounts & Administration Support Officer to start their career in accounts and admin. This true all-rounder role offers broad exposure to accounts payable/receivable, HR and payroll support, and office administration as you learn our systems.

You will be a self-starter, well organised with strong verbal and written communication, comfortable learning new software such as Xero, Microsoft 365 and SimPRO, and you will hold a current driver's licence

Qualifications

• Currently studying or recently completed a qualification in accounts, bookkeeping or business administration.
• Ability to gain broad hands-on experience with training and mentoring.
• Willingness to gradually focus more on accounts as you grow.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable and receivable processing, invoicing and reconciliations.
• Support supplier and vendor account administration.
• Provide general office administration and day-to-day team support.
• Offer HR and payroll administrative assistance as needed.

Skills

Self-starter

Organised

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Learn new systems

Discreet

Drivers licence

Education

Cert. or Dip in accounts or business

Tools

Xero

Microsoft 365

SimPRO

Team (Microsoft Teams)

Job description

Accounts & Administration Support Officer

Are you an enthusiastic go getter looking to launch your career in accounts and administration?

Join the R N Baker Switchboards team in Cardiff and become a key player in our success story!

We’re looking for an organised, adaptable and eager to learn all-rounder to join our Accounts and Administration Team. This is a genuine opportunity for someone at the start of their career, whether you’ve recently finished study or are currently studying towards a qualification (Cert. or Dip) in accounts or business, to gain broad hands‑on experience with real training and mentoring, with your role increasingly focused on accounts as you grow.

About the Role

This is a true all-rounder role. You’ll start out providing broad support across our accounts team, general office administration, as well as HR and Payroll assistance, while you learn our systems and processes. This role is geared towards someone who wants to build a long‑term career in Accounts.

We’re looking to fill this role quickly, so candidates with available for immediate will be highly regarded.

Core responsibilities include:

• Assisting with accounts payable and receivable processing, invoicing and reconciliations
• Supporting supplier and vendor account administration
• General office administration and day‑to‑day team support
• Providing HR and payroll administrative assistance as needed.
• Other ad hoc duties as required with growing focus on accounts over time.

Highly Valued but not mandatory

• Currently studying, or recently completed a qualification in accounts, bookkeeping or business administration.
• Exposure to accounting or business software such as Xero
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and team
• Knowledge of SimPRO software
• A manual driver's licence is highly regarded

This role is an onsite position, with flexible working hours within the part‑time structure.

About You

To excel in this role, you will:

• Be an enthusiastic self‑starter with genuine interest in building a career in accounts.
• Be well organised, with excellent attention to detail.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Be computer literate and comfortable learning new systems.
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Have a conscientious, can‑do attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Be able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Be reliable, discreet and comfortable handling confidential information.
• Hold a current drivers licence

What We Offer

• Permanent fulltime or part‑time position (30+ hours per week).
• 4 day work week (Monday – Thursday)
• Birthday leave to celebrate your special day.
• A positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Company‑provided uniforms, PPE, and a computer (if applicable).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employee wellness and support.
• The opportunity to grow your career with a well‑established, privately owned switchboard manufacturer.

About Us

R N Baker Switchboards has been manufacturing premium electrical switchboards since 1955. As a privately owned and future‑focused company, we pride ourselves on our reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability. With modern manufacturing facilities and a commitment to excellence, we remain at the forefront of the industry.

Why Join Us?

At R N Baker Switchboards, we value our team members and their growth. If you are looking to kick start or grow your career, and want to learn with a supportive, experienced team, we’d love to hear from you.