Part Time Accounts Administrator / Bookkeeper - Freight Forwarding

Pace Appointments Pty; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Pace Appointments Pty is recruiting an experienced Accounts Administrator / Bookkeeper for a flexible part-time role in Brisbane. You will handle day-to-day bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, and supplier/customer reporting, working independently to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.

This hands-on position requires a detail-focused professional with experience in CargoWise and general finance administration, offering a stable family-owned environment and flexible school-hour

Qualifications

• Hands-on CargoWise experience is essential.
• Experience in bookkeeping and finance administration.
• Strong reconciliation and general finance skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular bank reconciliations and allocate transactions.
• Manage accounts receivable and customer statements.
• Process accounts payable and reconcile supplier accounts.
• Prepare supplier payment batches for approval.
• Monitor cash flow and prepare aged debtor/creditor reports.
• Assist with month-end bookkeeping and general finance admin.
• Investigate discrepancies and outstanding transactions.
• Maintain accurate customer and supplier records in CargoWise.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, management and external accountants.
• Assist with general finance and administrative tasks.

Skills

CargoWise experience

Bookkeeping

Accounts payable/receivable

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Excel

Communication

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

CargoWise

Excel

Job description

About the Business

Pace Appointments QLD is proud to partner with a well-established, family-owned international freight and logistics business known for its professional and personalised approach. With a strong focus on building long-term relationships with customers, suppliers and employees, the business has created a supportive and close-knit working environment. As the business continues to grow, it is investing in systems, processes and technology, providing an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to contribute to ongoing improvements and be part of its continued development.

About the Role

They are seeking an experienced Accounts Administrator / Bookkeeper to join their team in a flexible part‑time capacity. This is a hands‑on role suited to an organised, accurate and proactive professional who enjoys taking ownership of day‑to‑day bookkeeping and finance administration and ensuring matters are followed through to completion.

• Complete regular bank reconciliations and allocate transactions in CargoWise
• Manage accounts receivable, including debtor follow‑up and customer statements
• Process accounts payable and reconcile supplier accounts
• Prepare supplier payment batches for approval
• Monitor cash flow and prepare aged debtor and creditor reports
• Assist with month‑end bookkeeping and general finance administration
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies and outstanding transactions
• Maintain accurate customer and supplier records in CargoWise
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, management and external accountants
• Assist with general finance and administrative tasks as required

About You

We’re looking for someone who is organised, detail-focused and proactive, with the confidence to work independently and take ownership of their responsibilities.

You will bring:

• Hands-on CargoWise experience – essential
• Previous bookkeeping, accounts or finance administration experience
• Experience across both accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Strong reconciliation and bookkeeping skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation
• Good Microsoft Excel and general computer skills
• The ability to work independently and see tasks through to completion
• Clear communication skills and a proactive approach
• A relevant accounting qualification would be advantageous.

Flexible Part-Time Opportunity

This is a 20–25 hour per week role, with flexibility around the days and hours worked. School‑hours arrangements may also be considered for the right person.

If you have practical CargoWise experience and are looking for a flexible opportunity within a stable, family-owned business, we’d love to hear from you.