Assistant Accountant – Accounts Receivable, Reporting & Customer Support

📍 South Yarra, VIC | 💼 Full-time | 💰 $70–75k + Super | 🚗 Onsite parking provided

We are a fast-growing 3PL business seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our finance team. This role is ideal for someone who excels in accounts receivable, has strong reporting and analytical skills, and is confident in providing exceptional customer support in a high-volume environment.

You’ll play a key part in managing our weekly invoicing cycle, generating daily financial reports, and maintaining accurate customer account records. This position requires someone with excellent Excel capabilities, the ability to work to tight deadlines, and a proactive mindset.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Invoicing

Accurately prepare and issue weekly invoices and follow up on overdue accounts

Manage the end-to-end AR process using both Xero and Excel-based systems

Reconcile bank transactions and allocate payments in a timely manner

Reporting & Financial Analysis

Generate daily reports and conduct detailed customer account analysis using advanced Excel functions

Assist with data visualisation and performance tracking via Power BI

Provide internal and external financial summaries that support business decisions

Customer & Internal Support

Serve as a key contact for client queries relating to invoices and accounts

Work closely with the operations and sales teams to resolve any account or billing issues

Maintain professional and efficient communication with both customers and internal departments

Future Growth of Role

Responsibilities in accounts payable and payroll will be introduced later as the role expands

A flexible mindset and eagerness to learn new processes is essential

✅ What We're Looking For

Strong command of Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and Power Query

Previous experience in accounts receivable, financial reporting, and client service

Strong attention to detail with a commitment to meeting tight weekly and daily deadlines

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Friendly, reliable, and professional with a team-first attitude

📅 Employment Details

Full-time, Monday to Friday (38 hours/week)

Hybrid flexibility: Work-from-home arrangements available by negotiation

Salary: $70,000 – $75,000 + Super

Location: South Yarra, VIC – onsite parking provided

Join a team that values accuracy, teamwork, and continuous growth. If you're ready to bring your accounting skills into a dynamic logistics environment - we'd love to hear from you.