The Role
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Officer to assist with financial integrity and operation efficiencies.
VDI Australia Group of Companies have been the sole national distributor for Yutong buses since 2018, specialising in distributing Yutong buses, luxury coaches and their parts to a wide range of businesses and industries across Australia. At the forefront of the industries transition to zero emission buses, we are incredibly proud of, and passionate about the extension range of vehicles we offer.
Despite rapid growth during this period, we remain an Australian owned and family operated with branches now located in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Cairns.
Due to the consistent growth in our Eagle Farm, Brisbane branch, we have an opportunity for a suitably experienced and qualified Accounts Officer to join our team. The role will report to the National Finance Manager.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Accounts Payable:
- including timely processing and coding of supplier invoices using DocuSmart,
- Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements,
- Weekly payment of accounts,
- Maintaining accurate accounts payable records,
- Credit card transaction processing and reconciliation,
- Vendor onboarding and credit applications, and
- Respond to and resolve supplier queries in a timely manner.
Accounts Receivable:
- including daily receipting of customer payments,
- Monitoring and following up on overdue accounts including issuing monthly statements,
- Maintaining customer accounts and managing credit limits, and
- Processing customer credit applications.
Bank Reconciliations:
- Process and record daily bank transactions accurately,
- Perform regular bank reconciliations and ensure completeness
- Investigate and resolve unprocessed or unidentified transactions, and
- Ensure accurate posting of all bank-related entries.
Month End Procedures:
- including completing all AP/AR entries and reconciliations by the 5th working day after EOM,
- Performing full bank reconciliation, and
- Reviewing creditor and debtor trial balances.
General Financial Operations:
- Support accurate data entry and financial record integrity across all transactions,
- Assist with cash flow management through monitoring of payments and receipts,
- Identify, investigate, and resolve financial discrepancies in a timely manner, and
- Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, policies, and procedures.
Skills, Experience & Attributes
- Prior experience in a similar finance or accounting role (essential),
- Prior experience with accounting software Pentana (desirable),
- Solid understanding of accounting principles including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation processes,
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel),
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills,
- High attention to detail and accuracy, and
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
What We Offer
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Laptop and all business tools required to succeed.
- Flexible work arrangements, including work from home options.
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
- A friendly, supportive, and growing team environment.
Why Join VDI Australia
At VDI Australia, we invest in your growth. Comprehensive in house training is provided to ensure you build confidence, expand your technical skills, and stay up to date with evolving vehicle technology.
We are DRIVEN by our company values: Dedication, Responsibility, Innovation, Value, Excellence and Nurture. These values shape the way we support our people, our customers, and our wider community.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a nurturing, respected, and well established business that offers ongoing training, genuine career development, and a friendly, inclusive team that truly cares about its people. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional service with honesty and integrity, we want to hear from you!
VDI Australia is an equal opportunity company that encourages and supports diversity and inclusion in all our workplaces. Check us out on our website – www.vdiaustralia.com.au.
If this is something that you may be interested in, apply now!
