Accounts Officer

OverviewWe are an Australian technology company creating the future of mobility with software-defined driverless transport. To build this new future and respond to growing demand, we are on the hunt to employ fresh thinking, technical minds to join our dynamic team, where we will continue to innovate and thrive together.Applied EV develops safety-rated, autonomous-ready, digital control systems (Digital Backbone) and modular vehicle platforms (Blanc Robot), for global commercial applications. We are developing the next generation of mobility, where vehicles run entirely on software and are programmable, improving efficiency & sustainability.Applied EV creates an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for technology, automotive and innovation to explore our open positions and join our growing team.Role PurposeResponsible for processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, daily cash management and reconciliation processes, other general finance related activities and assisting the Procurement team with stock management as required.The Role:Responsible for:

• Processing the end-to-end accounts payable duties, including the reconciliation and reporting of accounts payable information for the Group.
• Maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the creditor’s ledger, working closely with Management, Purchasing and Operations.
• Maintaining and reconciling the Weel account for inbound and outbound travellers and ensuring supporting receipts are captured and reconciled, while also monitoring budget and spend in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Reconciling company credit cards and spend in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Overseeing daily cash accounts of the business and maintaining petty cash and the daily cash report.
• Maintaining the receivables ledger as the company’s customer profile grows
• Providing general finance related support and ad hoc duties as required by the team.
• Assisting the Procurement team as required with tasks such as stock management, data entry into the stock system, goods receipting, reconciling goods received not yet delivered and prepaid inventory, inventory cycle counts and general warehouse maintenance.
• Champion and support to the business (directly and through working with operations and external parties) to implement any new systems, processes and technology into the existing accounting network.
• Providing back up support for group payroll activities as required.

RequirementsThe ideal candidate will bring:

• Proven experience as an Accounts Payable Team member or similar role within a finance team.
• Experience with Xero, a workflow approval system (such as Approval Max) and inventory management systems such as Microsoft Business Central, Fishbowl, etc.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Exemplary organisational skills
• A system savvy mindset looking to use technology to support process improvement.
• A good understanding of accounting transactional tasks.
• The ability to find solutions, advise and recommend to senior stakeholder groups.
• High level written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate level Microsoft Office Suite skills

Additional Experience

• Manufacturing knowledge
• Change management experience
• Certificate III or above in Business related qualifications, with an emphasis in accounting.

Please note:

• This role is 100% on site in our state-of-the-art newly fit out offices.
• Candidates must have existing full working rights for Australia

Benefits

• The opportunity to have ownership over your responsibilities.
• Satisfaction in being at the forefront of creating the future of a new and growing class of autonomous electric vehicles.
• Work alongside a friendly and passionate team on cutting edge technology.
• Enjoy kitchen facilities, including an on-site barista, with free snacks, drinks, lunch, fresh fruit and tea/coffee provided daily.