Accouts Officer

About Us
Daleys is a trusted name in the automotive, marine, and upholstery industry. We have been supplying high-quality parts, accessories, trims, and materials to trade professionals, workshops, and passionate enthusiasts across Australia. As a growing and dynamic supplier, we pride ourselves on exceptional product knowledge, customer service, and operational efficiency. We are looking for a dedicated finance professional to join our close-knit team and help keep our financial operations running smoothly.

About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Officer to join our finance team on a full time basis. This is a true "all-rounder" role within a busy office environment. You will be the backbone of our AP function, ensuring our suppliers are paid accurately and on time, while also providing crucial support to the wider finance team, including receivables and invoicing, when required.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable (Primary Focus):

• End-to-End Processing: Manage the full-cycle accounts payable function, including the timely and accurate processing of a high volume of supplier invoices.

• Matching & Verification: Perform three-way matching of invoices against purchase orders and goods received notes/delivery dockets to ensure accuracy before processing.

• Coding & General Ledger: Accurately code invoices to the correct general ledger accounts and cost centres.

• Payment Runs: Prepare and process weekly or monthly payment runs (including EFT and cheque runs) in line with payment terms and cash flow requirements.

• Supplier Reconciliations: Regularly reconcile supplier statements, investigate and resolve discrepancies, and respond to supplier inquiries in a professional and timely manner.

• Maintenance: Maintain accurate supplier records, including updating ABN details, payment terms, and contact information.

Receivables & General Support (Secondary Focus):

• Cover Support: Step in to assist the accounts receivable team during peak periods, staff leave, or high-volume times.

• Customer Invoicing: Assist with the generation and distribution of customer sales invoices and credit notes as required.

• Payment Allocation: Support the team with basic allocation of customer payments against outstanding invoices.

• Administration: Provide general administrative support to the finance department, including filing, data entry, and ad-hoc reporting as requested by management.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will be a hands-on and reliable finance officer who takes pride in accuracy and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You are comfortable juggling multiple tasks and can adapt quickly to changing priorities.

Candidates must possess Australian work rights to be eligible for this position.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of recent, practical experience in an Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable role.

• Qualification: A completed TAFE certificate in Accounting (e.g., Certificate III or IV in Accounting) or equivalent is required.

• Industry Knowledge: Experience in the automotive, marine, or wholesale/distribution sector would be highly regarded but is not essential.

Skills & Attributes:

• Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of accounting software such as Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, Reckon, or ERP systems. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (including v-lookups and pivot tables) are highly desirable.

• Xero Experience: Candidates must have specific experience working with Xero accounting software.

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous eye for detail with a high degree of accuracy in data entry and reconciliation.

• Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize workload, meet strict deadlines (e.g., payment cut-offs, end-of-month), and manage time effectively.

• Communication: Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills for liaising with both suppliers and internal team members.

• Team Player: Willingness to jump in and help other areas of the finance team when needed.