Accounts Assistant

Pacific Islands International; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Islands International is seeking an experienced Accounts professional to join our Accounts Team in Townsville. You will manage day-to-day bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, and general administration, contributing to accurate financial records.

Proficiency in Xero and Microsoft Excel is essential, with experience using the ATO portal. You will work both independently and as part of a team, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines and support the wider finance function.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Xero and Microsoft Excel – essential.
• Experience in an accounts or bookkeeping role including the ATO portal.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, receivable and reconciliations.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Positive, reliable and willing to help wherever needed.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Accounts payable and receivable.
• Processing invoices and supplier payments.
• Bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Managing outstanding debtors and following up payments.
• Preparing financial reports and maintaining spreadsheets.
• Assisting with BAS preparation and general bookkeeping.
• Maintaining accurate financial records.
• General office administration and supporting the wider team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

ATO portal

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join our Accounts Team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their day, has strong attention to detail and can confidently manage day-to-day accounts and general administration tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts payable and receivable
• Processing invoices and supplier payments
• Bank and credit card reconciliations
• Managing outstanding debtors and following up payments
• Preparing financial reports and maintaining spreadsheets
• Assisting with BAS preparation and general bookkeeping
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• General office administration and supporting the wider team

About You

Proficient in Xero and Microsoft Excel – essential

Previous experience in an accounts or bookkeeping role including the ATO portal

Strong understanding of accounts payable, receivable and reconciliations

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines

Confident working independently and as part of a team

Positive, reliable and willing to help wherever needed

Strong communication and problem-solving skills