Finance Officer / Accounts Clerk

Precruitment; Queensland; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organisation in Queensland is seeking a proactive Finance Officer (Accounts) to join their Corporate Services team in Cairns. This full-time position offers the potential for permanency and requires experience in both Accounts Payable and Receivable. Ideal candidates will have strong Microsoft Office skills, excellent communication abilities, and a respect for Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal cultures. This role supports essential services for remote communities in a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Strong computer literacy with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience in a multi-site or regional business environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support across both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Ensure accurate, timely and compliant financial processing.
• Work closely with a cross-cultural, geographically dispersed team.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Microsoft Excel

Customer Service

Time Management

Tools

Pronto Xi

Job description

Our client is a not-for-profit organisation that operates a network of retail stores, fuel outlets, and other enterprises throughout some of the most remote and unique communities in Queensland. Their mission is to strengthen communities through reliable, ethical and sustainable service delivery, ensuring essential goods and employment opportunities remain accessible across the Cape, Torres Strait, and Gulf regions.

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Officer (Accounts) to join their Corporate Services team in Cairns on a Temp to Permanent basis. Reporting to the Financial Accountant, you will provide vital support across both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial processing.

You will work closely with a cross-cultural, geographically dispersed team that services communities across Cape York Peninsula, the Gulf of Carpentaria, North Queensland and the Torres Strait Islands. This is a great opportunity for an experienced or emerging finance professional seeking a role that combines technical skill with meaningful impact.

About You

You are a motivated finance professional who enjoys accuracy, problem-solving and teamwork. You bring experience in accounts payable and receivable functions and are confident working in a dynamic environment where attention to detail and initiative are valued.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Strong computer literacy with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Teams).
• Experience using Pronto Xi or similar ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong time management, organisation and reconciliation skills.
• Experience working in a multi-site or regional business environment.
• Familiarity with web-based banking and debtor management systems.
• Understanding and respect for Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal cultures.

What’s On Offer

• Full-time position with the possibility of Permanency, based in Cairns.
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Meaningful work contributing to essential services for remote communities.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

To Apply

Applications should be forwarded by clicking the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion you are welcome to call Brendon Dyer on [phone].

To be eligible to apply for this job, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an appropriate visa to be able to live and work in Australia.

About Us

With offices in Cairns and Townsville, Precruitment is Regional Queensland's leading recruitment consultancy, specialising in permanent and temporary roles. With a focus on administration and professional talent, we are selected suppliers to local businesses, Queensland Government, Government Owned Corporations and Local Government. We have a broad client base throughout Regional, North and Western Queensland.

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