Senior Accounts Officer

Senior Accounts Officer 
Full Time Opportunity | Clayfield | $85,000 - $90,000 + Super 

About the Role
Join our client as a Senior Accounts Officer, where you’ll be at the forefront of their financial operations, reporting directly to the Management Team.
This is your chance to bring your expertise in accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and reporting to a role that values initiative, integrity, and efficiency.

The company. 
A professional services company committed to excellence and continuous improvement. You'll thrive in a role where your ideas are welcomed, and your skills are recognized. Be part of a supportive team that values trust, respect, and forward-thinking solutions.

Key Responsibilities
In this hands-on role, you will:

• Prepare invoices and associated documents in line with client billing guidelines.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve queries efficiently.
• Manage reconciliations, operational purchases, and general bookkeeping tasks.
• Draft correspondence for overdue accounts and maintain financial integrity.
• Generate weekly and monthly management reports aligned with business KPIs.
• Identify and implement process improvements to boost efficiency.
• Collaborate on future business and financial systems integration projects.
• Provide general administrative support as needed.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong proficiency in Xero (essential) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Outstanding literacy and numeracy skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in legal billing systems or the insurance industry (highly desirable).
• A proactive approach, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to confidentiality.

Tasks

• Invoicing: Manage 25–70 invoices per week, ensuring accuracy and alignment with client requirements.
• Reconciliations: Oversee daily payment and credit card reconciliations.
• Reporting: Provide regular management reports and monitor system performance.
• Innovation: Review invoice templates and coding for billable tasks, identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Team Leader and external Accountant on workflow and financial strategies.

What’s in it for You?

• A position of trust with opportunities to shape and refine financial processes.
• The chance to contribute to exciting projects, including potential e-billing solutions.
• A supportive team environment with room to grow and develop your career.

Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re a critical thinker with the drive to enhance efficiency and take ownership of financial operations, we’d love to hear from you!

Please reach out to [email protected], we can only consider candidates with full working rights in Australia for this opportunity.