Finance & Accounts Lead

TORRA Staffing & Recruitment; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

On-site parking

Staff café & coffee

Job summary

TORRA Staffing & Recruitment seeks a hands-on Finance & Accounts Lead to own day-to-day finance in a growing regional NSW business based in Dubbo. You will manage payroll, BAS/IAS, reconciliations and reporting, while supervising an offshore Accounts Assistant and improving processes.

You will work with the General Manager and Office Manager in a full‑time, on‑site role with potential flexible hours. A practical, proactive approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Substantial hands-on bookkeeping experience in finance roles.
• Experience with payroll, month-end close, reconciliations and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Experience supervising or supporting others with accounts tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable/receivable and customer accounts.
• Process payroll accurately, including STP2 and entitlements.
• Complete month-end close, reconciliations and cashflow reporting.
• Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet and cashflow commentary.
• Support budgets, board reporting and year-end workpapers.

Education

Certificate IV in Finance

Diploma in Finance

Tools

MYOB

Excel

Job description

Finance & Accounts Lead

Dubbo | Join a growing regional business

We’re partnering with a growing regional business to find a hands‑on Finance & Accounts Lead to take ownership of its day‑to‑day finance function.

Working across several business streams, you’ll keep the financial records accurate, manage payroll and compliance, and give managers clear, timely information about cash flow and performance. You’ll also support an Accounts Assistant and help improve the systems and processes that keep the finance function running smoothly.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing accounts payable and receivable across the business
• Overseeing customer accounts, statements, aged debtors and credit control
• Processing payroll accurately and on time, including STP2, award conditions and leave entitlements
• Completing month‑end close, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, journals and supporting workpapers
• Preparing monthly profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reports, with clear commentary on variances
• Maintaining a rolling cash flow forecast and providing a concise weekly finance update to management
• Preparing and lodging BAS, IAS, payroll tax and Fuel Tax Credits from reconciled data
• Managing superannuation payments and reconciliations
• Supporting annual budgets, board reporting and year‑end workpapers
• Allocating, checking and supporting the work of an offshore Accounts Assistant
• Maintaining finance procedures, compliance records and approval controls
• Identifying ways to reduce manual work, improve reporting and make systems work better together

What We’re Looking For

• Substantial hands‑on experience in bookkeeping, finance officer or accounting roles
• Experience with payroll, month‑end close, reconciliations and management reporting
• Advanced MYOB skills and strong spreadsheet capability
• Working knowledge of Australian GST, BAS and IAS, payroll tax, superannuation and STP2
• Experience supervising or supporting others with accounts tasks
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and follow‑through
• Clear communication and discretion when handling financial information
• A practical approach to solving problems and improving processes
• Confidence raising issues early and working through them with management
• A Certificate IV, Diploma or other relevant finance qualification is desirable, but not essential
• Experience in a multi‑site, distribution, FMCG or hospitality business would be useful

What’s In It For You

• Take ownership of a varied, full‑function finance role
• Work closely with the General Manager and Office Manager
• Help shape and improve finance processes as the business grows
• Support an offshore Accounts Assistant
• Join a small, close‑knit team with a relaxed and accountable working environment
• Potential flexibility around hours and some work‑from‑home days for the right person
• Full‑time, Monday to Friday, with standard hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
• On‑site parking, café and staff coffee

About the Business

Our client is a regional NSW business with operations spanning water delivery, wholesale coffee, coffee roasting and a café. It serves customers across multiple regional locations and continues to develop its business streams and operations. The team is small and collaborative, with a strong focus on reliable service and practical, accountable work.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating inclusive workplaces.