Accounts Assistant

Are you an experienced accounts professional with exposure to inventory-based accounting who enjoys building processes and supporting a growing business?

We are partnering with a well-established wholesale and distribution business within the sporting and retail industry operating in Australia and New Zealand, seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Accounts & Finance Officer to join their team in Hallam. This is a newly created position, designed to support business growth and strengthen the finance function across accounts, inventory reporting and administration.

This role will suit someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, enjoys working closely with warehouse and operations teams, and is confident working with Excel and Google Sheets in a high-volume, inventory-driven business.
 
What's on Offer

• Full-time permanent opportunity
• $70,000 - $85,000 + Super | Salary aligned to experience
• Newly created role with opportunity to shape processes
• Stable and growing business operating in both Australia and new Zealand
• Supportive, down-to-earth and collaborative team culture
• Varied role with exposure to finance, inventory and operations
• Hallam location with onsite parking available

 
About the Role
Reporting to the Financial Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function of the business, with a strong focus on accounts processing and inventory-related reporting.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing all aspects of accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Managing supplier statements, credits, returns, and inventory-related adjustments
• Following up outstanding customer accounts and preparing statements
• Daily bank account reconciliations
• Credit card reconciliations and receipt compliance
• Uploading receipts and invoices into XERO
• Assisting with inventory reconciliations, stock movements and discrepancies
• Sales, margin and inventory and general analysis reporting using Excel
• Assisting with GST processing, payroll support and compliance tasks
• Supporting month-end and year-end reporting activities
• Maintaining accurate financial and inventory records
• Working closely with the warehouse team on stock-related queries
• Providing general administrative support to the finance and operations teams

 
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance role within an inventory-based environment (retail, wholesale or distribution preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience with reconciliations, inventory control or credit management
• Exposure to accounting software, ideally XERO
• Strong Excel skills (Experience with Google Sheets also welcomed)
• Organised, proactive and comfortable managing competing priorities
• Strong communication skills and a team-focused mindset
• Ability to work independently while contributing to process improvement

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you.
“Apply now” If you have any specific questions, then please email Jenna @ jenna@smaart.com.au.