Join a respected and driven organisation known for its collaborative culture and commitment to delivering high-quality services. This organisation values strong financial stewardship, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, providing an environment where finance professionals can make a meaningful impact.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join a high-performing finance team on an initial 6-month contract. This role will have a strong focus on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensuring the efficient processing of transactions, management of supplier and customer accounts, and delivery of accurate financial support services.
You will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of financial records, supporting cash flow management, resolving account queries, and building positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced finance environment, has strong attention to detail, and takes pride in delivering excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, including invoice processing, customer invoicing, payment runs, receipting, and account maintenance
- Monitor outstanding debtor balances, follow up overdue accounts, and build strong relationships with customers to ensure timely collections
- Process high-volume financial transactions accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and procedures
- Perform reconciliations across supplier statements, customer accounts, bank accounts, and other key balance sheet accounts
- Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, invoice queries, and stakeholder enquiries in a timely and professional manner
- Support month-end activities, including reconciliations, reporting, accruals, and maintaining the integrity of financial data within the finance system
- Provide financial support to internal stakeholders and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and controls
- Demonstrated experience in a Finance Officer, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or similar transactional finance role
- Strong understanding of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable principles and best practices
- Experience managing supplier payments, customer invoicing, reconciliations, and debt collection activities
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate and resolve financial discrepancies
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with suppliers, customers, and internal teams
- Experience using Oracle Financials or a similar ERP system, along with strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a team
For more information or a confidential discussion, please apply or contact Sam Bott at sam.bott@perigongroup.com.au
