Finance Officer

Chandler Macleod; Strathmerton; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time hours

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Multi-entity exposure

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is seeking a Finance Officer in the Cobram region to support day-to-day financial operations across multiple entities. You will handle AP/AR, payroll support, reconciliations, banking, and bookkeeping using SAP Business One and Xero.

The role offers full-time hours in a dynamic environment with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and advance within a multi-entity team.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV, Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, Business, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a finance, bookkeeping, or payroll position.
• Demonstrated experience with end-to-end payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processing across multiple entities.
• Supplier and customer account reconciliations.
• Payroll administration, reconciliations, and superannuation processing.

Skills

Payroll processing

AP/AR

Excel

SAP

Xero

Reconciliations

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

SAP

Xero

Job description

Finance Officer | Cobram Region

Temporary Opportunity with a View to Permanent Full-Time Employment

Chandler Macleod is currently seeking an experienced Finance Officer to join our client's team in the Cobram region. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to work in a dynamic, multi-entity environment, supporting day-to-day financial operations and contributing to ongoing business improvement initiatives.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, the Finance Officer will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions across multiple business entities. This hands-on position encompasses accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, reconciliations, banking, bookkeeping, and financial administration using SAP Business One, Xero, and legacy systems.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processing
• Supplier and customer account reconciliations
• Processing payment runs and customer receipts
• Payroll administration, reconciliations, and superannuation processing
• Bank reconciliations and general bookkeeping activities
• Managing finance inboxes and responding to supplier and customer enquiries
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
• Supporting month-end and year-end finance activities
• Processing transactions across multiple accounting systems
• Assisting with compliance reporting, BAS, payroll tax, and statutory obligations
• Providing administrative support across finance functions as required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Certificate IV, Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, Business, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a finance, bookkeeping, or payroll position
• Demonstrated experience with end-to-end payroll processing
• Strong Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable knowledge
• Solid bookkeeping and reconciliation skills
• Experience using ERP or accounting systems such as SAP and Xero
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

What's on Offer

• Full-time hours
• Temporary position with the opportunity to become permanent
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Diverse and hands-on finance role
• Opportunity to work across multiple business entities and systems
• Competitive remuneration based on experience

If you are a motivated finance professional looking for your next opportunity in the Cobram region, we'd love to hear from you.