Assistant Accountant & Credit Coordinator

The Company
Our client is a well-established, privately owned Australian company operating across multiple sites in Australia and New Zealand with a workforce of over 700 employees. They are a recognised leader supplying essential solutions to industrial, agricultural, and retail markets.
 
The Role
Based in Melbourne’s Inner North, our client is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their Finance Team. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, this is a hands-on role covering accounts receivable, credit control, and broader accounting and administration functions across a complex, multi-entity group.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Daily receipting and customer account maintenance – Australia & New Zealand
• Review and approval of purchase orders and dispatch requests
• Intercompany invoicing, monthly reconciliation and EOM debtor balancing
• NZ credit applications, PPSR registrations and Equifax monitoring
• Weekly debt collection follow-up and credit limit management
• Payroll administration in liaison with outsourced provider; employee lifecycle management
• GL entries, bank reconciliations and EOM reporting for assigned group entities
• Compliance with payroll tax, workers’ compensation and other regulatory obligations
• Corporate insurance renewals, workers’ comp claims and fleet/facility contract management
• Support the broader finance team with invoice processing, vendor reconciliation and audit documentation
• Liaise with regulatory agencies and collate documentation for internal and external audits
• Other ad-hoc duties to support the team 

The Person

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within a multi-entity environment
• Solid hands-on experience in credit control and day-to-day AR management
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and experience with a major ERP system (D365 advantageous)
• Strong understanding of AR processes, credit management and debt collection practices
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

About Us
Veritas Recruitment recruits across multiple verticals, with industry-specific recruiters servicing a range of clients. Our divisions include Senior Accounting and Finance, Accounting Support, Freight and Logistics, Business Support, and Technical and Operational positions. To find out more about Veritas and our team, visit www.veritasrecruitment.com.au

The Consultant
Alex Dacombe specialises in recruiting within the Senior Accounting & Finance space, having worked in recruitment for over 5 years across the globe.

Apply Online
Please click the appropriate link and send your resume in Word format. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Alex Dacombe on 0456 083 246