Costing Clerk

CMV Truck & Bus Pty; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Benefits

CMV Care & Peer Support Program

Discounted health & income insurance

Community involvement

Annual dinners & picnics

Job summary

South Central Truck & Bus, part of the CMV Group, is seeking a Costing Clerk to support our Service Department with accurate costings, invoicing and billing activities. You’ll compile cost reports, pre-cost repair orders and prepare customer invoices, while maintaining data integrity and contributing to efficient service operations.

The role suits someone who enjoys numbers and detail, with strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused approach in a busy, customer-facing

Qualifications

• Experience in costing or service invoicing is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and costing processes.
• Strong numerical and data accuracy skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal.
• Organised with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Compile cost reports for the Service Department, including calculating individual costs and estimating future costs.
• Reviewing and reporting on daily work-in-progress to support business plan targets.
• Pre-costing all repair orders, giving priority to wait and early jobs.
• Preparing accurate customer invoices in a timely manner, with clear explanations of completed work.
• Detailing recommendations for further repair works and/or wear reports, when required.
• Ensure the accuracy of customer, vehicle and billing details is maintained at all times.
• Preparing daily reports on departmental costs and margins.
• Ensure files are appropriately and accurately maintained in accordance with company procedures.
• Reviewing processes and recommending improvements to support ongoing invoicing efficiency across the business.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team-focused

Tools

Microsoft Office

Dealer Management Systems

Job description

South Central Truck & Bus, part of the CMV Group, is seeking an enthusiastic Costing Clerk to support our Service Department by preparing accurate costings, calculating parts and service charges, compiling billing information and preparing customer invoices in a prompt and efficient manner.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, systems and detail, while playing an important part in delivering a smooth customer experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, this is your opportunity to build a long-term career with a proudly Australian, family-owned company.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Competitive hourly rate and fantastic benefits
• Ongoing training & development to grow your career
• CMV Care & Peer Support Program for your wellbeing
• Discounted health & income insurance options
• Community involvement through CMV Foundation
• Annual company dinners & picnics – we celebrate success together!

About the Role

As a Costing Clerk, you will play a key role in supporting accurate, timely and efficient invoicing across the Service Department. Your responsibilities will include:

• Compiling cost reports for the Service Department, including calculating individual costs and estimating future costs
• Reviewing and reporting on daily work-in-progress to support business plan targets
• Pre-costing all repair orders, giving priority to wait and early jobs
• Preparing accurate customer invoices in a timely manner, with clear explanations of completed work
• Detailing recommendations for further repair works and/or wear reports, when required
• Ensure the accuracy of customer, vehicle and billing details is maintained at all times
• Preparing daily reports on departmental costs and margins
• Ensure files are appropriately and accurately maintained in accordance with company procedures
• Reviewing processes and recommending improvements to support ongoing invoicing efficiency across the business

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrated industry business experience preferred
• Previous costing & / or service department experience preferred
• Confident computer skills in Microsoft Office
• Dealer Management Systems exposure
• Strong communication skills - written and verbal
• Sound computer literacy
• Strong numerical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• A positive, team-focused approach and commitment to delivering quality service

You’ll be a great fit if you are organised, accurate, confident working to deadlines and enjoy supporting a busy service team.

About Us:

South Central Truck & Bus is the sole SA distributor for MACK, UD, and Volvo Truck & Bus. As part of the CMV Group, we’ve been proudly Australian owned for over 92 years, employing 2,000+ staff nationwide. Our core values – Safety First, Can Do, Ask The Question, Do the Right Thing, and Mutual Respect – drive everything we do