Dairy Finance Assistant — Precision & Progression

The Midfield Group; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On site canteen

Free parking

Monthly staff BBQs

Annual flu vaccination program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Union Dairy Company, part of The Midfield Group, is seeking a Finance Assistant to join our Warrnambool, Victoria team. You will handle supplier payments, invoicing, reconciliations and month-end tasks in a busy dairy processing environment.

Ideal candidates bring practical finance experience, strong attention to detail, Excel skills and proficiency with ERP systems, with a view to supporting process improvements and accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or accounts administration.
• Experience in accounts payable/receivable and payment processing.
• High attention to detail and strong numerical skills.
• Good Excel and data entry skills.
• Familiarity with accounting software or ERP systems.
• Ability to manage deadlines and high-volume transactions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process milk supplier payments accurately and within payment schedules.
• Verify milk volumes, rates, adjustments and other payment inputs against supporting information.
• Reconcile milk movements and volumes between operational and finance records.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies and variances.
• Process supplier invoices, customer invoices and credit notes.
• Assist with supplier and customer account reconciliations and payment follow-up.
• Assist with month-end activities, reconciliations and finance reporting.
• Maintain records and supporting documentation and current work instructions.
• Support finance process improvements and other finance administration tasks.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Payment processing

Data entry

Excel

ERP systems

Reconciliations

Attention to detail

Communication

Integrity

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Union Dairy Company, part of The Midfield Group, is seeking a Finance Assistant to join our Warrnambool, Victoria team. You will handle supplier payments, invoicing, reconciliations and month-end tasks in a busy dairy processing environment.

Ideal candidates bring practical finance experience, strong attention to detail, Excel skills and proficiency with ERP systems, with a view to supporting process improvements and accurate financial reporting.