Finance and Administration Officer

North Queensland Customs Services; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

North Queensland Customs Services is seeking a senior finance professional to oversee financial administration across four businesses, including payroll, BAS, and general ledger maintenance. You will support senior management to improve performance and efficiency, while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers a full-time arrangement with potential four-day week consideration for the right candidate, and a focus on process improvements across finance and

Qualifications

• Senior finance or accounting role with qualifications in Accounting or Finance.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills in a fast-paced environment.
• High proficiency in Excel and accounting software such as Xero.
• Ability to work independently whilst collaborating across the organisation.
• Experience in transport, logistics, freight forwarding, customs brokerage or warehousing desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable across four businesses.
• Processing payroll and maintaining payroll compliance.
• Bank reconciliations and general ledger maintenance.
• Monitoring debtors and assisting with cash flow management.
• Preparing BAS and supporting financial reports.
• Month-end reconciliations and reporting.
• Maintaining financial records and documentation.
• Supporting management with financial analysis and business reporting.
• Liaising with external accountants and service providers.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements within finance and administration functions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Education

Accounting or Finance qualifications

Tools

Excel

Xero

Accounting software

Job description

North Queensland Customs Services – South Townsville QLD

This is a pivotal role within the organisation, responsible for overseeing the company's financial administration functions while working closely with senior management to support business performance and operational efficiency.

It will work across four different businesses - North Queensland Customs Services, Townsville Customs and Forwarding Services, Brisbane Customs and Forwarding and NQ Cargo Link.

We are seeking a professional who takes ownership, values accuracy, enjoys improving systems and processes, and can confidently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

We have advertised for a full-time role - but will consider four days a week for the right candidate.

Key responsibilities

• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable across four businesses - North Queensland Customs Services, Townsville Customs and Forwarding Services, Brisbane Customs and Forwarding and NQ Cargo Link
• Processing payroll and maintaining payroll compliance
• Bank reconciliations and general ledger maintenance
• Monitoring debtors and assisting with cash flow management
• Preparing BAS and supporting financial reports
• Month-end reconciliations and reporting
• Maintaining financial records and documentation
• Supporting management with financial analysis and business reporting
• Liaising with external accountants and service providers
• Identifying and implementing process improvements within finance and administration functions

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in a senior finance, bookkeeping, accounting or financial administration role with qualifications in Accounting or Finance
• Exceptional organisational and administrative skills with meticulous attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• High level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, accounting software and financial systems, such as Xero
• Proven ability to work independently whilst collaborating effectively with colleagues across the organisation
• Transport, logistics, freight forwarding, customs brokerage or warehousing industry experience is desirable

What we offer

• We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Our benefits include access to professional development opportunities, encouraging you to maintain and enhance your accounting credentials and industry knowledge.
• We promote a healthy work-life balance with flexible working arrangements where possible and prioritise the wellbeing of our employees.
• We provide a collaborative team environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

About Us

North Queensland Customs Services (NQCS) is a Queensland-based international freight forwarder and customs clearing house with a network of agents located throughout Australia and internationally. Since its inception almost 50 years ago, NQCS has continually grown from its roots as a small regional customs broker, to servicing national and international customers today. Our business provides advice and skills to deliver safe, cost-effective international and domestic transport from the source to site – together with Customs and Quarantine clearance. NQCS is part of a freight group which also includes Townsville Customs and Forwarding Services, Brisbane Customs and Forwarding and NQ Cargo Link.