Administrator (FMCG Environment)

Accounts & Payroll Administrator
Location: Byford, WA
Industry: Food Manufacturing
Employment Type: 12-week Temp to Perm
Start: Immediate
About the Opportunity
We are currently seeking an experienced and organised Accounts & Payroll Administrator to join a busy food manufacturing business based in Byford.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied administrative role and has experience supporting payroll, accounts receivable and general accounts administration. The position will initially be offered on a 12-week temporary basis, with the potential to transition into a permanent position for the right candidate.
We are looking for someone who is immediately available, reliable, detail-oriented and confident working in a fast-paced environment.
About the Role
Working closely with the payroll and finance functions, you will provide day-to-day administrative support across payroll, accounts receivable and general accounting activities.
Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with the preparation and processing of weekly/fortnightly payroll
• Maintaining accurate employee payroll records and updating employee information
• Processing timesheets, leave records and payroll adjustments
• Assisting with payroll reconciliations and resolving payroll queries
• Responding to employee enquiries relating to payroll, timesheets and leave
• Assisting with accounts receivable functions, including raising and processing invoices
• Allocating and receipting customer payments
• Processing customer account adjustments and credits where required
• Following up outstanding customer accounts and assisting with debtor management
• Preparing and sending customer statements
• Performing regular account reconciliations
• Investigating and resolving discrepancies and outstanding transactions
• Data entry and maintaining accurate financial records
• Assisting with general ledger and accounting administration
• Filing and maintaining financial documentation
• Assisting with month-end processes and reporting
• Liaising with customers, suppliers and internal departments as required
• Providing general administrative support to the finance team
• Ensuring financial information is handled accurately, confidentially and in accordance with company procedures

About You
To be successful in this position, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in an accounts administration, payroll administration or finance support role
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently while also being a strong team player
• Confidence dealing with confidential payroll and financial information
• A proactive approach and willingness to assist across different areas of the finance function
• Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and accounting/payroll systems
• The ability to work effectively in a busy, deadline-driven environment
• Previous experience within a manufacturing, FMCG or similar environment will be advantageous