Your New Company
This Australian family-owned business has grown into a leading name in refrigerated logistics. With operations spanning the Eastern seaboard, they are known for delivering reliable solutions with care and consistency. Their team takes pride in building strong partnerships and supporting both established brands and growing enterprises, making them a trusted partner in the industry.

Your New Role
The Accounts Assistant supports the finance function of a busy transport and cold storage business. The role involves handling day-to-day financial transactions, ensuring accurate data entry, reconciling accounts, assisting with payroll and invoicing, and supporting financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of transport and logistics billing processes, be highly organized, and able to work in a fast-paced operational environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Process customer invoices for freight and cold storage services
• Match purchase orders with supplier invoices and process accounts payable
• Reconcile fuel usage, driver dockets, and vehicle-related expenses
• Assist in monitoring debtor balances and following up on outstanding payments
• Reconcile bank and company credit card statements
• Assist with payroll processing (e.g. timesheets, driver allowances, overtime)
• Liaise with transport operations and warehouse teams to ensure accurate billing
• Support end-of-month reporting
• Maintain organized and accurate accounting records in compliance with company policies

What You Will Need To Succeed

• Certificate or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Business (or working towards)
• 2–3 years’ experience in an accounting support role, ideally in transport, logistics, or warehousing
• Understanding of basic payroll and award interpretation is a plus
• Experience with fleet or warehouse management systems is an advantage
• Accounts Assistant Experience
• Familiarity with transport/logistics billing systems and terms (e.g. pallet tracking, load rates, demurrage, etc.)
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
• Proficiency in accounting software- Xero
• Competent with Advanced Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a busy environment
• Strong communication skills to liaise with drivers, depot managers, and suppliers
• Team-oriented with a proactive approach to problem solving

Shift: Mon to Fri 9AM to 5.30AM

Few initial questions we ask candidates

1. On a scale of 1-10 how familiar are you with Xero Software, with 10 being the highest.
2. On a scale of 1-10 how good are you with Excel, with 10 being the highest.
3. How well do you perform under pressure?
4. Are you a team player?

- This role includes an Excel questionnaire as part of the application process.

Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Hit Apply Now with your resume, or contact Hans Swartz – Director of People Group Recruitment on 0406 045 525 for a confidential chat.

Please Note:
People Group Recruitment is only accepting applications from candidates CURRENTLY RESIDING IN AUSTRALIA who have the relevant LOCAL skills and experience required for this role.

We DO NOT recruit for roles that offer sponsorship, internships, graduate programs, or entry-level positions.