Accounts Officer – Part Time / Full Time | Arch Project Group | Mildura VIC

Bring your accounting expertise and Xero skills to a thriving, fast-paced environment. In a modern office you will be proud to work in, you can make a difference in contributing to personal and organisational growth.

ABOUT APG

Arch Project Group is a leading construction company delivering professional Insurance Assessed Building Repairs, Restoration and Project Management. Recent growth is seeing us expand into larger commercial and government contracts, continuing our strong growth into new areas. Simplifying complexity and delivering confidence, we understand the importance of having a trusted building repair and construction specialist who can cater to the unique needs of regional Victoria and New South Wales communities that we call home. With sister organisations in modular building construction and truss & frame manufacturing, you will gain exposure to diverse areas of the construction industry, adding enrichment and personal growth.

As we continue to expand, we’re looking for an experienced Accounts Officer with strong accounting knowledge and hands-on experience in Xero to join our high-performing finance team in Mildura.

WHAT WE OFFER

Permanent, 38 hours/week. We are primarily hiring for a full-time role, but part-time may be considered for exceptional applicants.

For those who are also seeking to grow their career, we will provide growth opportunities through ongoing and ambitious business expansion as well as opportunities to work with a range of experienced specialists across a wide field of expertise including finance, trade, manufacturing, project management and commerce.

Exposure to accounting processes across construction, manufacturing, and retail sectors

A workplace that protects its culture and values to ensure all staff and customers enjoy their experiences with APG, all within our modern and attractive offices

A supportive and flexible employer that values people from all walks of life, including those facing social disadvantage, disability or other barriers to employment – your contribution matters here.

Industry competitive wages with room to grow and your ability grows, including performance-based employee bonus scheme

YOUR ROLE IN THE FINANCE TEAM

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll be an integral part of our financial operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across our accounting processes. Your role will focus heavily on Xero-based workflows, account reconciliation, and end-to-end accounts payable and receivable functions.

Key Responsibilities include the following:

Accounts Payable

Accurately enter supplier bills into Prime

Manage approval workflows and follow up outstanding documentation

Schedule payments and batch transactions in Xero

Reconcile supplier statements

Accounts Receivable

Issue timely invoices in line with performance targets

Follow up overdue accounts professionally

Match incoming payments to remittances and reconcile in Xero

Additional Accounting Tasks

Reconcile inter-entity transactions across multiple business units

Prepare and process weekly payroll

Complete monthly credit card reconciliations

Submit and track credit applications

Maintain finance-related email inboxes

Communicate effectively with suppliers and clients

Assist with ad-hoc finance tasks and projects

ABOUT YOU

You are a detail-oriented accounting professional with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar finance role. You’re confident in your ability to manage multiple tasks while ensuring the integrity of financial data, and you’re proactive about improving processes and driving efficiency.

Required Skills & Experience:

Demonstrated accounts and bookkeeping experience

Proficiency in Xero accounting software, or high proficiency in other similar accounting software with demonstrated teachability

Solid understanding of accounting principles and reconciliation processes

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Effective time management with strong attention to detail

Problem-solving mindset with a drive for process improvement

Competence in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Desirable Qualifications:

Certificate or further studies in Accounting or Finance (not essential but highly valued)

Ideally you will bring a range of industry experiences, but most importantly, bring your unique self, your current experiences and we will support you with the rest.

What is essential? That you bring a can-do attitude, be willing to share knowledge with your co-workers and have a teachable mindset that is committed to fostering a progressive culture with a focus on safety and positive working relationships.

We believe a diverse and inclusive team drives innovation and success. We welcome applications from people of all genders, backgrounds and experience levels - your attitude, willingness to learn, and teamwork matter most. If you believe you tick some of the boxes, be sure to contact Sherrin Madden on 0427 750 553 to discuss the opportunity.

Please submit your application along with answers to the following two questions;

Describe your ideal workplace culture. What helps you do your best work, and how do you contribute to a positive team environment?

What attitude, skill or personal style do you have that you believe the team can best benefit from?

We look forward to receiving your application at [email protected]

www.archprojectgroup.com.au