Accounts Officer – Full Time | Mallee Timber & Hardware | Based in Mildura VIC

Grow your finance career in a dynamic, locally owned timber and hardware business!

At Mallee Timber & Hardware, we’re more than just a hardware store – we’re a trusted supplier to builders, tradies, and locals across the region. We’re proud to support our community with quality timber, trusses, and hardware – backed by friendly service and trusted advice.

With our Mildura store thriving and a new store opening soon in Swan Hill, we’re seeking a skilled and reliable Accounts Officer to join our team, based at our Mildura head office, supporting both locations.

Your New Role

This is a diverse and hands-on role, working as part of our group finance team. You'll support the day-to-day accounts function for our busy timber and hardware operations.

Key responsibilities include:

Accounts Payable:

Entering supplier invoices into Xero

Chasing approvals and batching payments

Reconciling supplier statements

Accounts Receivable:

Issuing invoices and processing payments

Following up overdue accounts

Matching remittance advices

Other responsibilities:

Banking, cash handling and daily tills

Inter-entity reconciliation across our group of businesses

Credit card and account reconciliation

Completing credit applications

Assisting with payroll preparation

Monitoring shared finance inboxes

Responding to customer and supplier enquiries

Supporting ad hoc finance and administration tasks

Willingness to learn and assist in other roles across the business to cover leave and absences

What You’ll Need to Succeed

We’re looking for someone who’s thorough, dependable and enjoys being part of a hardworking team.

Required skills & attributes:

2+ years’ experience in accounts, bookkeeping, or finance admin

Solid understanding of AP, AR and reconciliations

Experience using Xero (or similar accounting software)

Strong attention to detail and time management skills

Great communication and problem-solving skills

Positive attitude and willingness to take initiative

Ability to juggle priorities in a fast-moving environment

Confidence working independently and as part of a team

Willingness to cross-train and support other areas of the business

Bonus points for:

Experience in a trade, retail, or manufacturing setting

Understanding of inter-entity transactions and reconciliations

Qualifications in bookkeeping or accounting (not essential)

Experience using Sympac software system (not essential)

What’s In It for You

Full-time position (preferred), but we’re open to part-time options if you can work across all weekdays

A permanent, long-term role with stability and room to grow

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Real career progression as our business continues to expand

If you're looking for a rewarding accounts role in a thriving regional business — and you're keen to grow with us — we want to hear from you!

Apply today with your resume and a short cover letter explaining why you’re the right fit.