Accounts Officer / Bookkeeper

Aqua Blue Distribution is an established and growing 100% Aussie family owned wholesale business in the pet and aquaculture industry, based in Yatala, Qld. We distribute throughout Australia and New Zealand, specialising in high end aquarium and pet products from Germany, Italy, Belgium, USA, Canada, UK, New Zealand, Thailand, Japan, and of course Australia. We are super passionate about the pet industry as well as providing a great workplace for our people! 

We're excited to have on offer a full time Accounts Officer position with our small but professional and friendly team! This role offers plenty of diversity! Are you a motivated self-starter, a natural leader with exceptional accounting and interpersonal skills and a positive, organised and energetic attitude? Then read on!

It is imperative that the candidate has strong, established skills in bookkeeping, inventory management and human resources. You will need excellent attention to detail, aand exhibit poise and composure in high pressure situations.  The candidate must possess a high level must demonstrate exceptional practical judgement, organisation and strong computer skills. Experience with accounting software, will be strongly regarded.

Offering excellent remuneration for the right candidate! 

What we offer:

• Great working hours to enable healthy work life balance; Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4pm, and Friday 7.30am to 2pm. No weekend, evening or public holiday work.
• Very friendly and supportive team environment, and mentoring
• Very stable business model
• Strong staff retention
• Company bonus scheme
• Free, secure onsite parking
• Great team culture

What you will do:

• Inputting customer payments
• Account reconciliations
• Full payroll, including submission of IAS, Superannuation, Workcover
• Full accounts payable function
• Preparation for BAS
• Financial Reporting
• Managing a large inventory
• Stock receipt and billing
• Liaising with national / international suppliers
• Debt collection
• Human resources; including advertising, conducting interviews, compiling contracts, interpreting legislation and processing terminations.
• Close liaison with customer service and warehouse teams
• Reporting to the Directors

About You:

• Fast, efficient and highly accurate data entry
• A minimum of 5 years full accounts bookkeeping experience
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to multi task and perform under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong proficiency in Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Natural leadership skills
• Friendly, positive, motivated and helpful team player
• Energy and enthusiasm - high level of engagement required
• Formal qualifications highly regarded

Please submit work history and 2 work references.