Business Assistant

Fresh Produce Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Produce Group is seeking a motivated Business Assistant to provide front-of-house and administrative support in our Sydney office. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and calls while supporting the Finance team with AP tasks and data entry.

This office-based role is located at Sydney Markets (Homebush West, NSW). It is casual, initially full-time for about six months, with potential to transition to 3–5 days per week depending on business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a receptionist, administration or office support role.
• Experience with accounts, such as processing invoices (desirable).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Willingness and ability to be flexible with duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-of-house and administrative support across the business.
• Assist Finance & Accounts with AP Administration, invoicing, data entry and reconciliations.
• Manage reception, visitor contact and ensure a professional, welcoming environment.
• Coordinate office and hospitality needs: meeting rooms, catering, supplies and cleaners liaison.
• Assist with debtor management and respond to supplier/customer enquiries.

Skills

Reception experience

Administration

Accounts payable

Data entry

Communication

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About us

Fresh Produce Group is one of Australia's largest and most innovative fresh produce providers. With offices on the east and west coast of Australia, we employ over 600 people and distribute more than 40 produce varieties. We thrive on promoting a passionate work culture and reward employees with development opportunities and competitive remuneration.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and organised Business Assistant to provide front-of-house and administrative support across the business. This role will act as the first point of contact for visitors and incoming enquiries, while also supporting our Finance and Accounts team with a range of administrative and transactional tasks. The key responsibilities for this role include:

• Provide support to the Finance and Accounts team with Accounts Payable administration, including invoice processing, payment processing, data entry, reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Manage the reception area and act as the first point of contact for visitors and incoming calls, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment
• Coordinate office and hospitality needs, including meeting room setup, catering, kitchen and stationery supplies, and liaison with cleaning contractors
• Support the wider team with general administrative tasks and assist in organising company events and activities
• Assist with debtor management, including receipting, reporting and responding to supplier and customer accounts enquiries

This role will be office-based in our office in Sydney Markets (Homebush West, NSW). This is a casual position, initially expected to be required on a full-time basis, Monday to Friday, for approximately six months. Following this initial period, the hours will be reviewed, with the potential to reduce to 3-5 days per week, depending on business requirements.

About You

This role is busy, so you are going to be someone that thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys a challenge. You will be friendly, organised, and have:

• Experience in a receptionist, administration or office support role
• Experience with accounts, such as processing invoices (desirable)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Willingness and ability to be flexible with your duties

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