Accounts Officer

FCF Fire and Electrical; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Cross-entity exposure

Job summary

FCF Fire and Electrical in Queensland seeks an experienced Accounts Officer to maintain accurate financial records, reconcile transactions and support payroll across multiple Xero files. This hands-on role requires precision and a proactive approach in a fast-paced environment.

The role covers accounts payable, debt collection and daily processing, with support for IAS/BAS reporting and month-end tasks. Team collaboration and strong communication are essential in this diverse business setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounting or bookkeeping role.
• Experience using Xero accounting software.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Reconciling a high volume of transactions across XERO files.
• Payroll processing.
• Accounts payable (AP).
• Debt collection.
• Manage daily financial processing across the business.
• Assist the Accounts Manager with end of month reporting.
• Assist with IAS and BAS statements preparation and lodgement.

Skills

Reconciliation

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

Debt collection

Intercompany transactions

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Tools

Xero

Job description

FCF is a national industry leader in the provision of essential life safety products, services and training. We specialise in helping businesses across Australia meet their fire, electrical, and safety compliance obligations.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Officer to join our team. As an Accounts Officer, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring smooth day-to-day accounting processes. This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in accuracy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconciling a high volume of transactions in multiple XERO files
• Payroll processing
• Accounts payable (AP)
• Debt collection
• Manage daily financial processing across the business
• Assist the Accounts Manager in end of month reporting
• Assist the Accounts Manager in the preparation and lodgement of IAS and BAS statements
• Assist the Accounts Manager in preparation for QRO (Payroll Tax) reporting
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations

About You

• Proven experiencein a similar accounting or bookkeeping role
• Experience managing intercompany transactions
• Excellent attentionto detail and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Experience using XERO accounting software

What We Offer

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to work across diverse business entities