Finance Assistant - UDC

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

Brief Description

At The Union Dairy Company, we are committed to providing a solid and secure dairy processing company that partners with local farmers to deliver quality Australian product throughout the world.

Brief Description

At The Union Dairy Company, we are committed to providing a solid and secure dairy processing company that partners with local farmers to deliver quality Australian product throughout the world. The Union Dairy Company has an annual processing capacity of 300 million liters of raw milk and began production in 2017. Located in Penola, South Australia – the purpose-built plant provides a state-of-the-art factory and is the newest of its kind in the southern hemisphere. The Union Dairy Company (UDC), part of the Midfield Group, is currently seeking an experiencedFinance Assistant to join our team based in Warrnambool, Victoria.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and process milk supplier payments accurately and within agreed payment schedules
• Verify milk volumes, rates, adjustments and other payment inputs against approved supporting information
• Reconcile milk movements and volumes between operational and finance records
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, volume or value variances and other outstanding items
• Process supplier invoices, customer invoices and credit notes accurately and on time
• Assist with supplier and customer account reconciliations, payment processing and follow-up of outstanding items
• Assist with month-end activities, reconciliations and finance reporting as required
• Maintain accurate records, supporting documentation and current work instructions
• Support finance process improvements and complete other finance administration and ad hoc tasks as required

Skills & Experiences

• Relevant practical experience in finance or accounts administration
• Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payment processing or similar finance activities
• High attention to detail and strong numerical and reconciliation skills
• Good Excel and data entry skills
• Experience using accounting or ERP systems
• Ability to manage deadlines and high-volume transactions
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality and integrity
• Dairy sector experience is desirable
• Relevant practical experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications

WHY JOIN US?

• Attractive remuneration package with employee benefits such as discounts on banking, health & travel insurance, Fitness, local retailers and more
• Opportunity for career progression within our global organisation
• Safe and supportive work environment by providing an Employee Assistance Program
• On site canteen, free parking, monthly staff BBQs and annual flu vaccination program

The Midfield Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer