Accounts Officer

VE Group; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Varied role

Team environment

Project exposure

Professional development

Process improvement opportunities

Job summary

VE Group in Ipswich, QLD is seeking an Accounts Officer to join our project-focused finance team. The role covers accounts payable, reconciliations, project costing and broader finance functions in a fast-paced environment.

You'll work across suppliers, clients and internal stakeholders, supporting month-end processes, banking reconciliations and cost allocations while upholding accuracy and confidentiality. Prior experience with Xero and Excel is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable or a similar finance role.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, GST and general accounting principles.
• Experience using Xero.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Attention to detail and financial record-keeping skills.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confidence communicating with stakeholders across all levels of the business.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work autonomously and solve problems.
• A willingness to learn new systems and improve processes.
• A professional and discreet approach to confidential financial information.

Responsibilities

• Processing and reconciling high volumes of supplier invoices.
• Managing accounts payable and assisting with debtor follow-up and account enquiries.
• Completing bank and account reconciliations.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Supporting month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Assisting with management reporting and financial information.
• Supporting job costing, project accounting, purchase orders and cost allocation.
• Liaising with suppliers, clients, project managers and internal stakeholders.
• Identifying opportunities to improve and automate finance processes.
• Providing general administrative support when required.

Skills

Accounts payable

Reconciliations

Project costing

GST knowledge

Excel

Xero

Attention to detail

Time management

Stakeholder communication

Autonomy

Tools

Xero accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Officer

Ipswich, QLD | Full-Time

Join an established Queensland civil, transport and logistics business.

VE Group is seeking an experienced Accounts Officer to join our Ipswich-based team.

This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys working across accounts payable, reconciliations, project costing and broader finance functions within a fast-paced, project-based environment.

At VE Group, our values of Honesty, Endurance and Relationships underpin how we work with our people, clients and communities.

About the Role

• Processing and reconciling high volumes of supplier invoices
• Managing accounts payable and assisting with debtor follow-up and account enquiries
• Completing bank and account reconciliations
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Supporting month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
• Assisting with management reporting and financial information
• Supporting job costing, project accounting, purchase orders and cost allocation
• Liaising with suppliers, clients, project managers and internal stakeholders
• Identifying opportunities to improve and automate finance processes
• Providing general administrative support when required

About You

• Previous experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable or a similar finance role
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, GST and general accounting principles
• Experience using Xero
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and financial record-keeping skills
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Confidence communicating with stakeholders across all levels of the business
• A proactive approach with the ability to work autonomously and solve problems
• A willingness to learn new systems and improve processes
• A professional and discreet approach to confidential financial information

Experience within civil construction, infrastructure, transport or another project-based environment would be highly regarded.

Previous experience with payroll, job costing or project accounting will also be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration based on experience
• A varied role within a growing Queensland business
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Exposure to a diverse range of projects and business operations
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• The opportunity to contribute to finance process improvements and business success