Accounts Office Manager

About the Provedores

The Provedores are a leading supplier of quality food products who supply some of Australia's most favoured brands and support local, independent artisan producers. We are all about delivering exceptional customer service. For everyone on the team, good old-fashioned relationships are paramount.

The business opened in October 2016 and collectively, the three owners of The Provedores have more than 80 years of experience in the food and hospitality industries

With 5 locations across NSW, The Provedores operate from Coffs Harbour, Byron Bay, Newcastle, Tamworth and Dubbo and have an extensive reach.

The Role

Based in our Coffs Harbour office, this fast-paced role is managing and leading our Finance team who are undertaking end-to-end accounting tasks, responding to customer and supplier account enquiries, account reconciliation and debt recovery for our 5 locations.

We want to find someone who loves what they do and who is keen to bring their skills to our business. There is certainly scope for the right candidate to branch into a rewarding career in the food industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a team culture of mutual respect and goal focus.
• Manage the accounts team to achieve the KPI's set by the board.
• Roster staff to achieve wages budget.
• Oversee Creditor Watch warnings to manage risk and adjust credit offered accordingly.
• Oversee new account applications to ensure they are processed in a timely manner, applying the company's policies on credit terms.
• Oversee daily banking and account allocation and reconciliation.
• Oversee Accounts Payable payment processing and account reconciliation.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to assist the sales team goals whilst adhering to credit policies
• Liaise with the external Accountant and Auditor including preparing the FBT schedule
• Liaise with the Insurance Broker for company insurance renewals and claims
• Debt collection management liaising with Court / Solicitors / Liquidators and preparing legal documentation. PPSR registrations and discharges
• Monitor legal requirements to make sure that the company is meeting all statutory regulations regarding collection of payments.
• Prepare data and reports for the Board
• Seek out and implement opportunities for continuous improvement across the accounts processes and teams.

We're looking for someone who

• Has experience leading an accounts team, a good understanding of AR and AP accounting principles and has worked with a large number of debtors and creditors.
• Is a reliable and positive leader who can work with their teams to meet individual and team KPI's.
• Can work well in a high-paced environment and solve problems with critical thinking skills.
• Has good mathematical skills and is great with figures.
• Is well organised and has good written and verbal communication skills.
• Has a sound understanding of Outlook and other Microsoft systems especially Excel.
• Demonstrates strong computer literacy and can pick up systems quickly.
• Experience with Creditorwatch products, Nexus ERP and NSW Online Courts and Tribunals Registry is not essential but will be highly regarded.
• Can communicate effectively and has well-developed negotiation skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Has a 'can do' attitude and willingness to learn.
• The ability to multitask and work under pressure in this fast-paced role is essential.
• Is passionate about food

If this sounds like the ideal role for you and you feel your personal values and skills match what we're looking for, please send us your current CV along a cover letter addressing how your skills match the role.

We encourage all applicants who can meet the above criteria to apply. This is a role with great long-term potential.

Attractive salary in line with experience on offer.