Accounts Officer

Play a big part in helping to build an iconic Australian brand.

Fremantle Octopus Group is Australia’s largest fully integrated octopus fishing, processing, wholesale distribution and export business.

Since 2017 Fremantle Octopus has been growing at a rate of 30% to 40% per annum. 

With an impressive ownership of 47% of all octopus fishing licences within the WA Octopus Fishery, Fremantle Octopus is the innovative leader of what has become the largest Marine Stewardship Council certified sustainable Octopus Fishery in the world. 

Only found in the pristine clear waters off the coast of Western Australia and no-where else in the world, Fremantle Octopus is regarded as the best in the world. 

Fremantle Octopus products already enjoy a prominent presence, gracing the shelves of Coles in Australia and Whole Foods in the USA, as well as numerous specialty food stores and high-end restaurants in the worlds’ major cities.

Fremantle Octopus is scaling nationally and globally and continues to grow nationwide as well as increasing export growth into Asia, Europe and North America.

The Role

The business is looking for an experienced Accounts Officer who is technically proficient to drive and own the AP/AR functions of the business with a keen eye for detail.

Working with a supportive and collaborative finance team, the role will engage with all levels of the business to help drive better processes.

Job tasks and responsibilities

The right candidate will be an integral part of the finance team, working on matters such as:

• Accounts Payable – Process invoices & credit notes, reconcile supplier statements, prepare credit applications, etc;
• Accounts Receivable – raise sales invoices & credit notes, distribute customer statements, manage debt collection process and other associated activities;
• Bank Reconciliation – weekly reconciliations;
• Payroll – assist with weekly processing, HR administration assistance, etc;
• Corporate Credit Cards – process transactions and reconcile statements;
• Monthly AP and AR reporting;
• Other Ad Hoc duties, as required.

Skills and experience

We are seeking an individual who can positively contribute to business objectives and assist in driving continuous improvement and growth.

You must be able to demonstrate:

• Bachelors degree (or Certificate IV Accounting & Bookkeeping);
• Experience in AP/AR;
• High level interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to deal confidently and courteously with people at all levels;
• Experience in MYOB or similar ERP system would be an advantage, but not essential;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• The ability to work unsupervised;
• Show a strong willingness to learn and work in a collaborative environment;
• Intermediate or advanced skills and experience in MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.) and other office computing applications.

Job benefits

The successful applicant will be offered:

• A competitive salary;
• Career progression;
• An attractive working environment in high quality office premises;
• Potential for flexible hours;
• Free on-site parking.

Applicants that do not have a cover letter, addressing your ability to meet our criteria, will not be considered.