Finance Administrator and Executive Support

• Values-based, award-winning business
• Friendly and supportive team
• Bayswater location

Our client is an innovation-leader in the manufacturing sector, boasting an impressive 50-year legacy as a dedicated manufacturer and supplier to industry, with a focus on heavy transport. Based in Bayswater, Victoria, the company provides a comprehensive suite of services from third-party logistics, global sourcing, precision machining, expert fabrication, to meticulous assembly.

Due to retirement, the company is seeking a new Finance Administrator to join the team and ensure the effective and efficient day-to-day operations of the business.

About the Role 

Reporting directly to the CEO, the role requires strong organisational and planning skills to support various business functions, including finance, human resources, general office administration, while providing key support to the executive team.

The role is a full-time, permanent position, based on site in Bayswater.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute general office administration duties, including data entry, costing, invoicing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Maintain and reconcile financial accounts, including bank reconciliations.
• Support the entry and reconciliation of management accounts.
• Support the preparation and lodgement of the Monthly BAS.
• Review employee timesheets and process payroll, including superannuation.
• Provide administrative support to Human Resources functions.
• Provide general office administration support, including office purchasing.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers, customers, and employees.
• Liaise with relevant external stakeholders, including support for Workcover-related matters.
• Provide administrative support to the Executive Managers and wider management team as required.
• Maintain and update company documents, policies, and procedures.

About You

• Proven experience in administrative duties, preferably within a manufacturing, warehousing, logistics or similar business.
• Proficiency using ECI M1 ERP System or similar.
• Strong experience in processing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Demonstrated experience in bank and financial account reconciliations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft products (Word & Excel).
• Technically proficient, with interest in new technology an advantage.
• Ability to work effectively both within a team and independently.
• Strong organisational skills with a keen ability to multi-task, prioritise, and learn quickly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and positive mindset.

Benefits

This role will suit someone looking to drive the administration for a busy manufacturer, alongside a fantastic team and CEO.

• Salary of $75,000 to $82,000 + Super commensurate with experience.
• Join a stable and growing business that is investing in its people, its production capacity and in innovative technologies.
• Potential advancement as the business continues to grow.
• Opportunity to contribute to governance and procedural improvement.
• Busy environment with strong pipeline of work.
• Friendly and supportive team.

How to Apply

Please click ‘apply now’ with a current copy of your CV and a covering letter that addresses the requirements above.

I’m always open for a confidential discussion! Call me, Jess Pearson, on 0421 565 559 or email jess@brightsearch.com.au, to see if the role is for you.