Accounts Officer

Location: This role is based at our Landsdale Office, Western Australia, 

Full Time, Permanent

AST have 30 years’ experience in delivering satellite communications services. We are a trusted global satellite communications equipment supplier of end-to-end remote communication solutions. Our company provides a comprehensive range of terminals and devices, high quality voice and data connectivity. Our unique enabling services such as in-house developed INTEGRA, IRIS, iRAMS and My AST Portal empower our customers to optimise their operations, make informed decisions quicker and reduce their costs. We’re at the heart of the Internet, helping the most innovative companies remove the complexities of delivering any experience, to any device, anywhere.

The AST Story

We have a talented team of over 180 people in 12 offices and warehousing facilities and an extensive distribution and service network, providing connectivity solutions to a wide range of maritime and land customers around the world. 

Through our in-depth knowledge of remote communication technology and strong relationship with our customers, we develop and deliver industry leading satellite communication services such as our INTEGRA platform, providing organisations with connectivity solutions. We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach and are dedicated to designing, implementing, and supporting solutions tailormade to meet our customers unique needs and keep them connected anywhere in the world, 24/7. 

As a global innovator and trusted Tier 1 Partner to all major satellite communications suppliers, and hardware manufacturers, we focus on delivering dependable and integrated connectivity services to our customers. 

The Role

We are currently seeking an organsied, enthusiastic, and motivated individual to perform a variety of accounts receivables / payables tasks within the accounts department. 

As such the role is a varied one and you will be required to liaise with all staff, from all departments as well as customers. Your main responsibilities will include;

• Manage accounts payables (entering invoices, pulling out aged analysis and paying suppliers on a weekly/monthly basis) 
• Reconcile credit card statements and receipts.
• Managing accounts receivables (debt collection, taking credit card payments) 
• Updating records accounts receivable/payable records as required.
• Prepare and complete bank deposits.
• Cash and bank reconciliations.
• Assist in cash flow preparations.
• Undertake other administrative tasks – ie banking, mail, filing(archiving), 
• Respond to member and external enquiries via phone & email.
• Invoicing customers and helping out when other staff are on leave.
• Assist Financial Controller with budgets and any other ad hoc responsibilities.

The role is expected to evolve over time as you become more familiar with our team we are able to identify areas to further assist the Finance Manager, so a positive can-do attitude is a must. 

Training will be provided in our systems, but a good understanding of MS Office and Outlook will be highly beneficial.

The Person 

Candidates should be self-motivated, and have a strong drive to learn and continue to learn and develop in the future. You will have the willingness to adapt to varying demands of the role throughout our busy periods, whilst taking pride in what you do, ensuring things are ‘done right first time’

• Excellent communication skills (both phone and email)
• Positive attitude, Self-starter
• Detail oriented
• Multitasking and handling of several work streams
• Management of time and projects effectively
• Management of priorities
• Team player
• Motivation and focus
• Ability to build rapport and effective business relationships at all levels
• Excellent verbal & communication skills with the ability to respond to and resolve enquiries

The Perks

• 22 days Annual Leave (+ Bank Holidays)
• Competitive Salary plus Superannuation 
• Long Service Awards
• Employee Events
• Free On-Site Parking

We hold professionalism, positivity, inclusion, and teamwork at the heart of the organization to enable our employees across the globe to interact as one family. We provide our staff the opportunity to grow and develop to reach their goals, enabling us to create a positive work environment.

Our vision is to empower our customers with pioneering, dependable remote communication solutions that deliver operational excellence in situations that demand faultless performance. For more information, please visit https://www.theastgroup.com/