Bookkeeper, Accounts Payable & Receivable

EDMS Australia; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EDMS Australia in Townsville and Cairns seeks an organised Accounts & Payroll Officer to cover bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable and payroll support within our finance team. This role offers variety across project administration and the opportunity to own processes and grow with the business.

You will handle bank reconciliations, maintain records, support payroll data, and assist with job costing and admin tasks while collaborating with Townsville workshop and Cairns finance colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience as Bookkeeper or Finance Officer or in a similar finance administration role.
• Bank reconciliations, journals and general ledger experience.
• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication; high attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn payroll systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping, including bank reconciliations, journals and general ledger support.
• Maintain accurate financial records and data entry.
• Manage Accounts Receivable functions while working with Accounts Payable Officer.
• Maintain supplier and customer records, including onboarding and data management.
• Monitor financial documentation and records for accuracy and completeness.
• Support payroll administration, data management and processing; train to become payroll backup.
• Assist with job costing and project-related financial administration.
• Provide administrative support to the Finance team.
• Support the Townsville workshop while collaborating with the Cairns Finance team.
• Assist with other finance and administration activities as required.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Payroll systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Payroll systems

Job description

Bookkeeper, Accounts Payable & Receivable

At EDMS Australia, we’re looking for an organised and proactive Accounts & Payroll Officer to become an integral part of our business operations. This is a varied role spanning bookkeeping, accounts, payroll support and project administration, with the opportunity to take ownership, broaden your skills and grow alongside the business.

You’ll build strong working relationships across EDMS, supporting our Townsville workshop while collaborating closely with the Cairns Finance team.

For the right person, this position will be based in either our Townsville or Cairns office.

Bookkeeping; Accounts – Primary Responsibility

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping, including bank reconciliations, journals and general ledger support.

• Maintain accurate financial records, ensuring data is entered and reconciled promptly.

• Manage Accounts Receivable functions while working alongside the Accounts Payable Officer.

• Maintain supplier and customer records, including onboarding and data management.

• Monitor financial documentation and records to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Payroll

• Support payroll administration, including data management and processing.
• Work alongside the Payroll Officer and undertake training to become a confident payroll backup.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation.

Finance & Administration

• Assist with job costing and project-related financial administration.

• Provide practical administrative support to the Finance team.

• Support the Townsville workshop while collaborating with the Cairns Finance team.

• Assist with other finance and administration activities as required.

What you’ll bring:

• Demonstrated experience as a Bookkeeper, Finance Officer or in a similar finance administration role.

• Strong bookkeeping knowledge, including bank reconciliations, journals and general ledger functions.

• Experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

• Excellent attention to detail and the confidence to work independently.

• Strong organisation and time-management skills.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

• A willingness to learn payroll systems and processes.

Desirable, but not essential

• Experience with job or project-specific bookkeeping, including the use of job numbers.

• Previous experience in construction, mining or another project-based environment.

Why join EDMS Australia?

• Variety: Build experience across accounts, payroll and project administration.

• Ownership: Play an important role in the financial processes that keep our business moving.

• Team: Work with supportive colleagues across our Townsville and Cairns operations.

• Stability: Join a business offering a genuine long-term opportunity.

• Growth: Keep learning, develop your payroll capability and grow alongside EDMS.

Ready to bring your finance skills to a role where you can make a real contribution?

Learn more about EDMS Australia at edmsaustralia.com.au.