Bookkeeper

About the Company
Join a well-established leading employer in Geelong. Known for its commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and providing an engaging and supportive workplace culture, this is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic and fast-paced. 

About the Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, this bookkeeper role is responsible for the end-to-end accounts payable and receivable function across several businesses within the group. You will play a key role in ensuring supplier invoices are processed and paid on time, customer payments are allocated accurately, bank reconciliations are completed, and finance queries are resolved promptly. This is a hands-on position offering broad exposure across finance operations while supporting process improvement initiatives and the wider finance team. 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice processing, approvals, supplier statement reconciliations and payment preparation.
• Process employee reimbursements and ensure compliance with approval workflows.
• Allocate customer payments accurately and maintain customer accounts.
• Follow up outstanding receivables and assist with debt collection activities.
• Manage customer credit applications, including reference checks and supporting documentation.
• Respond to customer and supplier enquiries and manage finance inboxes.
• Prepare and distribute aged debtor reports to key stakeholders.
• Complete weekly bank reconciliations and investigate outstanding transactions.
• Ensure accounts payable and receivable transactions are accurately recorded at month end.
• Assist with documenting and improving finance processes and standard operating procedures.

The Successful Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment. You will take pride in delivering accurate work, providing excellent customer service and building strong working relationships across the business. 

Key Requirements

• Degree qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• 2+ years' experience in an Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable or broader Finance Officer position.
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable learning and adapting to new systems and technology.
• Experience with ERP systems and intermediate Excel skills

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate on offer depending on level of experience
• Exposure to a broad and varied business with multiple revenue streams
• Direct interaction with senior leadership and decision-makers
• Opportunities to contribute to process improvements and systems development
• A supportive and dynamic team environment where your contributions are valued
• Central Geelong CBD location

How to Apply
If you are a driven finance professional looking to broaden your exposure and step into a high-impact role, we’d love to hear from you. Please click “Apply” to submit your application or for a confidential discussion, please contact Adam at [email protected] or call on [0414 272 260](tel:0414 272 260).