Administrator - Invoice Batching

• Career Development Opportunities
• Employee benefits scheme including rewards & recognition
• Be part of a team who has commitment to investing in your community

Cairns Hardware is a long-standing family owned and operated business and part of one of the largest independent suppliers of timber and building materials to many of the best home builders in Australia.

We offer a family-feel culture and work environment that sets us apart from any others in the industry. We are part of a 60-site National group with over 1400 trusted support team professionals, trade experts, drivers, and yards people. To find out more about us click here.

The founders of the organisation are all about investing in their people, partners, and community to make a positive and sustainable contribution to Australia.

 Our business is built on a set of values that create the foundation for everything we do; Take Responsibility, Grow Together, Everyone Contributes.

We are looking for an adventurous, passionate and dynamic person to join our Batching team. Our dedicated team works to help support our stores by ensuring all of our invoices match the goods receipted so we can pay our suppliers and keep our customers going. Ensuring our invoices match our delivery dockets and receipted product with the need to variance check is a large part of the day to day. 

We require motivated and enthusiastic people who want to drive growth while learning the ropes of being part of a busy team. You will get the opportunity for ongoing training and development to continue your growth and learning on a daily basis.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone with an administration background to become part of a dynamic high functioning team. With set criteria and a specialised team to support you, we seek a positive individual who can work with our teams to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes for continuous customer support. 

Prior experience in administration is required as it is essential that you can deliver a high level of customer service at all times, both via professional telephone manner and in person. The role is well suited to someone with confidence who enjoys working with people. 

• Assist in all aspects of the vendor invoice processing function
• Match purchase orders and dockets to invoices and enter into accounting software
• Investigate, follow-up & resolve vendor invoice variances prior to processing
• Identify opportunities where available, to improve efficiency of invoice processing
• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
• Support the month end process by providing supporting documentation for month end journals
• Assist the Finance team by identifying potential improvements with the accounts payable process

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• This role is highly computer based so demonstrated experience within the Microsoft Office suite of applications is essential
• Ability to build good working relationships with suppliers and branch staff
• Exceptional attention to detail coupled with high level of accuracy 
• Demonstrated resilience working in a fast paced environment
• High level of verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interpret, understand and act on enquiries promptly 

• Be part of something strong, we really are growing together
• Rewards and discounts program
• Your contribution is valued and celebrated, the company culture lives this
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program
• Uniform provided, so you can look the part
• Ongoing training with plenty of opportunities for people with the right attitude 
• Job security from a long-standing respected employer in the Cairns region 
• Staff and Fuel discount schemes offered
• Everyone gets paid to take a day off for their birthday
• Be part of an organisation that puts its people first and has their best interests at heart

PLEASE NOTE

We are an equal opportunity employer with a zero tolerance to Drugs and Alcohol in the workplace and conduct regular random workplace testing.

Only applicants with the Right to Work in Australia will be considered for this position.

If this sounds like the right job for you, click the 'Apply for this job' now and include your Resume and Covering Letter.