Accounts Assistant

Allura Partners; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Allura Partners in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to support a busy finance team during a peak period. The role is roughly 80% accounts payable and 20% accounts receivable, starting as a 4-week contract with a possibility of extension.

The successful candidate will handle high volumes of supplier invoices, reconcile statements, assist with payments, and maintain accurate AP/AR records while supporting the wider finance team as needed.

Qualifications

• Solid accounts payable experience with potential accounts receivable tasks.
• Ability to handle high volumes accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and on time.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries.
• Assist with payment runs and data maintenance.
• Issue customer invoices and credits, and manage debtor records.

Skills

AP experience

AR exposure

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Job description

A well-known FMCG food manufacturer based in Mordialloc needs an experienced Accounts Assistant to help their finance team through a busy period. The role is roughly 80% accounts payable and 20% accounts receivable. It starts as a 4-week contract and could be extended.

What you’ll be doing

Accounts Payable

• Processing a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and on time
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Handling supplier queries and following up on payments
• Helping with payment runs
• Keeping AP records accurate and the data clean

Accounts Receivable

• Preparing and issuing customer invoices and credit notes
• Allocating customer receipts and keeping the debtors ledger up to date
• Monitoring aged debtors and following up on collections by phone and email
• Resolving customer billing queries and disputes
• Setting up new customer accounts and maintaining customer records

You’ll also support the wider finance team wherever extra hands are needed.

What you’ll bring

• Solid AP experience, ideally with some AR exposure
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work through volume without cutting corners
• Comfort in a busy environment where priorities can shift
• Clear, confident communication with suppliers, customers and internal teams
• FMCG or manufacturing experience is a bonus, but not essential

The details

• $42 per hour plus super
• Minimum 4-week contract with potential to extend
• Based on site in Mordialloc