Accounts Manager | Permanent Full-Time

Rashi Joshi; Darwin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hays Accounting & Finance partners with a well-established NT business to recruit an Accounts Manager in Darwin. This hands-on role offers broad responsibility across finance operations in a multi-industry environment.

You will oversee AP, AR and payroll, monitor cash flow, and work with business leaders to strengthen controls and reporting. The position is permanent full-time with a competitive remuneration package.

Qualifications

• Experience as Finance Manager or senior accounting role.
• Strong accounting operations understanding in complex environments.
• Experience managing payroll, AP and AR.
• Leadership or supervisory experience.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Experience with Xero highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll.
• Monitor daily cash flow and maintain strong financial controls.
• Manage debtor control and collections.
• Administer intercompany and intra-group transactions.
• Prepare employment contracts and support employment administration.
• Assist with financial reporting, activity statements, payroll tax and statutory compliance.
• Support process improvement and efficient financial operations.
• Collaborate with Directors and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Payroll

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Cash flow

Financial reporting

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Xero

Compliance

Job description

Winnellie, NT Hays Accounting & Finance are proud to be partnering with a well-established, family-owned Northern Territory business to recruit an Accounts Manager to join their team in Darwin.This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a diverse local organisation with operations spanning multiple industries, including primary production, hospitality and tourism, retail, and commercial property. Offering a hands‑on role with broad responsibility, this position will suit an experienced accounting professional who enjoys variety and working closely with business leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll functions
• Monitor daily cash flow and maintain strong financial controls
• Manage debtor control and collections processes
• Administer intercompany and intra-group transactions
• Prepare employment contracts and support employment administration activities
• Assist with financial reporting, activity statements, payroll tax and statutory compliance requirements
• Support process improvement initiatives and contribute to efficient financial operations
• Work closely with Directors and senior stakeholders across the business

About You

• Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Accounts Manager or senior accounting position
• Strong understanding of accounting operations within a complex business environment
• Experience managing payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience
• Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple stakeholders
• Experience with Xero is highly regarded
• Reliable, proactive and willing to get involved across all areas of the business

What's on Offer

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Attractive remuneration package
• Broad and varied role across multiple industries
• Work directly with key decision-makers
• Join a respected Territory‑owned and operated business
• Long‑term career stability within an established organisation

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