To support the finance team by delivering accurate and timely accounting and general accounts administration across the Bend-tech Group of companies. This is a hands-on role that combines professional accounting duties (month-end, reconciliations, statutory compliance and reporting) with day-to-day transactional and clerical accounts work, including supporting the Accounts Payable Lead and providing cover when required. The role ensures the company's financial records are complete and correct and contributes to the continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.
Key responsibilities
- Uphold company values of humility, kindness, commitment and teamwork at all times
- Assist with accurate month-end processes and financial reporting, including accurate and timely completion of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations
- Support the Accounts Payable Lead with invoice processing as required, ensuring alignment with purchase orders and approval protocols
- Provide cover for the Accounts Payable Lead during leave and peak periods
- Perform day-to-day accounts clerical and administrative duties, including data entry, filing, record keeping and maintenance of supplier and customer records
- Assist with new creditor set-up and periodic audits of creditor accounts to ensure they contain correct information
- Assist with creditor reconciliations and the resolution of creditor queries and invoice discrepancies as required
- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
- Assist with accounts receivable tasks as required, including invoicing, receipting and debtor follow-up
- Support compliance with statutory obligations, e.g., GST/BAS reporting.
- Assist with the preparation of the annual FBT reporting.
- Assist with annual budgeting processes.
- Assist with creating, implementing and optimising financial processes for internal efficiencies.
- Work with the Accounts Payable Lead to resolve Accounts Payable issues, escalating to management as required.
- Provide other administrative support to the Head of Finance as necessary.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field (desirable)
- Proven experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable and general accounts roles.
- Time management and organisational skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and processing
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Effective communication – both written and verbal
- Hands-on experience with accounting software programs (XERO desirable) and intermediate skills using MS Office (MS Excel in particular)
- Sound working knowledge of GST/BAS and Australian statutory reporting requirements
- Experience with customer service and supplier / client communication