Apply: Finance and Administration Officer

Our Client

Our client is a well-established organisation with decades of expertise in services across Australia and New Zealand. Known for its commitment to innovation, the company continuously invests in research and development of alternative solutions to meet the evolving needs of clients, regulators, and environmental bodies. Their dedicated research team is always pushing the boundaries of new technologies and alternative treatment solutions.

An exciting opportunity has now arisen for a Finance and Administration Officer to join the team in Australia.

The Role

In this permanent, full-time position, you’ll play a vital role in supporting finance and operational functions across all Australian entities. Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, your duties will include:

• Managing supplier accounts payable and purchase order preparation
• Managing customer credit control, invoicing, statements, and debt collection
• Overseeing monthly inventory stocktake, usage, and reconciliations
• Ordering and tracking major inventory supply
• Assisting with monthly financial reporting, accounting, and bookkeeping tasks
• Supporting office administration for operational teams, including compliance and equipment calibration
• Managing bank account and credit card reconciliations, including card management
• Managing inter-entity cost distributions and account reconciliations
• Overseeing fuel card and motor vehicle fleet management
• Preparing monthly accruals, prepayment journal entries, and assisting with balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintaining fixed asset registers
• Assisting with payroll queries and ATO/payroll-related services (BAS, IAS, superannuation)
• Maintaining worker insurance policies for all states
• Preparing GST and Fringe Benefit Tax returns
• Liaising with the ATO and ensuring accurate tax compliance following review by the Group Finance Manager

About You

• Strong accounts administration and preparation background
• Experience with multiple ERP and accounting software systems (Xero experience highly desirable)
• Experience with Scheduling and Jobbing software systems
• Good knowledge of Australian payroll and health & safety regulations
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and computer literacy
• Excellent time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

In Return

• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing business within a key industry sector
• A competitive salary package is on offer, subject to experience

Next Steps

If you’re interested in the role on offer, please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter through the relevant link. If you have any questions, contact Emilie Pallotta at epallotta@ppsconsulting.com.au.