Accounts Officer

Lawson Elliott Recruitment; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

On-site parking

Great culture

Career growth

Job summary

Lawson Elliott Recruitment is partnering with a well-established Australian organisation to recruit an Accounts Officer for a busy transactional finance team. You will handle supplier invoices, customer receipting, reconciliations and contribute to month-end tasks.

The role requires 3–5 years’ experience in accounts or transactional finance, strong communication, and initiative. Hybrid role with on-site parking and clear paths to progression.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with 3–5 years’ experience in an accounts or transactional finance role.
• Clear communicator who is reliable and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Handle supplier invoices from receipt through to payment with accuracy.
• Manage customer receipting, account maintenance and overdue follow-up.
• Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and resolve discrepancies.
• Complete balance sheet and supplier statement reconciliations.
• Contribute to month-end close, including accruals and reporting.
• Act as a point of contact for internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Maintain accurate records in the finance system.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Reconciliation

Month-end close

Education

Degree qualified

Job description

• $85K – $90K + Super
• Hybrid Work + On-Site Parking
• Career Growth & Great Culture

This well-established Australian organisation in the consumer services sector is a trusted provider of specialist services to the community. It runs a growing network of centres and supports thousands of customers every year. The business is known for its high standard of service and continues to expand its footprint, and the finance team is growing with it. Wellbeing is a genuine priority, the culture is supportive and collaborative, and staff who show initiative have clear paths to progress.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Officer to join a busy, close-knit transactional finance team. Reporting to the Shared Services Manager, you’ll support several business units across the group and gain exposure to the full transactional cycle. Your responsibilities will include:

• Handle supplier invoices from receipt through to payment, with accurate and timely processing
• Manage customer receipting, account maintenance and follow-up on overdue balances
• Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and resolve discrepancies with cardholders
• Complete regular balance sheet and supplier statement reconciliations
• Contribute to month-end close, including accruals and reporting tasks
• Act as a point of contact for internal stakeholders and suppliers, resolving queries quickly and professionally
• Keep financial records accurate and up to date in the finance system

To be considered for this role, you’ll be degree qualified with 3–5 years’ experience in an accounts or transactional finance role. You’re a clear communicator who is reliable and quick to take initiative.