Accounts Officer

**ACE Recycling Group Pty Ltd (ACE)** is a 100% Australian-owned company established in 2014, with headquarters in Sydney and operational facilities in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. We specialise in sustainable recycling and management of electronic waste, batteries, solar panels, and plastics, providing comprehensive, professional services to meet a wide range of customer needs.

We are accredited under The National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme (NTCRS) and are fully certified to ISO 9001/14001/45001, AS/NZS 5377, and R2v3 standards, ensuring our operations meet the highest levels of quality, environmental responsibility, and industry best practices.

**Position Overview**: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented **Accounts Officer** to join our team on a full-time basis. This role is responsible for managing the company’s day-to-day accounting operations, including invoicing, payment processing, reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with financial and taxation requirements.

**Job description**:
Accounting and Financial Management
- Manage all day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger maintenance.
- Process and verify all supplier invoices and customer billing using MYOB accounting software.
- Arrange and prepare weekly payment runs, ensuring all payments are properly authorised.
- Conduct bank reconciliations, petty cash reconciliation, and monitor cash flow.
- Record all financial transactions and ensure proper documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
- Prepare and maintain accurate internal accounting records for ATO reporting, including BAS, PAYG, and superannuation.
- Work with external accountants on periodic lodgements, financial statements, and compliance matters.

Payroll Support
- Process weekly payroll based on timesheets prepared by the HR department.
- Ensure payroll accuracy, handle basic employee queries, and maintain payroll records in compliance with Fair Work and taxation requirements.

Administration and Record-Keeping
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date files for invoices, purchase orders, and financial records.
- Ensure compliance with internal control procedures and company policies.
- Manage correspondence with suppliers, customers, and financial institutions.
- Support procurement by verifying purchase orders and ensuring timely supplier payments.

General Support
- Provide administrative assistance to management, including scheduling, documentation, and office coordination.
- Assist with preparing reports or evidence for audits, insurance renewals, and compliance reviews.
- Support other administrative or operational tasks when requested to ensure smooth business operations.

**Qualification and experience**:

- Minimum 2 years’ experience in accounting or bookkeeping roles.
- Strong working knowledge of MYOB or similar accounting software.
- Experience in bank reconciliation, invoicing, and financial reporting.
- Familiarity with ATO lodgement processes (BAS, PAYG, STP) and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Outlook).
- Excellent attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision and manage multiple priorities.
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred but not essential.

**What we are looking for**:

- Proactive and hands-on with a strong sense of ownership over accounting processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High integrity and discretion in handling financial and payroll information.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a growing business environment.
- Strong problem-solving ability and commitment to meeting deadlines.

**Job Type**: Full time role Monday-Friday 08:00 am-04:00pm

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: Up to $75,000.00 per year

**Experience**:

- ATO lodgement processes: 1 year (preferred)
- Financial reports: 2 years (preferred)
- Payroll: 1 year (preferred)
- Accounting or Bookkeeping: 2 years (preferred)
- MYOB: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- Mandarin (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Full Time Work Right in Australia for more than 2 years? (preferred)

Work Location: In person