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
“Apply now” If you have any specific questions, then please email Jenna @ jenna@smaart.com.au.
