Administration & Accounts Officer

The Company

The Jones Group is a proudly Northern Territory owned and operated company that consists of a number of successful Agri businesses including but not limited to, North Australian Helicopters (NAH), Jones Cattle NT, Victoria River Roadhouse, The Top Springs Hotel, and the famous Coolibah Station.

The Jones Group is owned and run by Milton and Cristina Jones, and they have a rich history spanning over the past 40 years.

The Role

The Administration & Accounts Officer will play a vital role in supporting the business as the primary point of contact for all administration and accounts-related matters. This position requires a flexible and agile approach to a wide range of administrative responsibilities across the organisation.

Reporting to the Accounts Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the front office and reception duties, including answering all phone calls and email enquiries into the business
• General office maintenance (cleaning of office area, ordering supplies as required etc.)
• Entering invoices into the accounts payable system and reconciling supplier statements
• Data entry of supplier invoices into Xero including coding, scanning and filing and uploading POs
• Conducting initial debtor follow-ups as part of accounts receivable duties
• Fuel ordering and recording for all Jones Group businesses
• Assisting/ coordinating repairs & maintenance across all properties
• Liaising with contractors and assist with drafting applications & acquittal paperwork
• General banking duties and responsibility for Petty Cash
• Coordinating deliveries between businesses
• Managing all aspects of vehicle registrations, including renewals, inspections, and pastoral requirements
• Providing comprehensive Z Reads of all transactions/ statuses during a particular shift or day
• Travelling to other Jones Group locations for business needs as required
• Assisting with any ad hoc administration duties as required

Key Attributes

The ideal candidate will possess the following key attributes:

• Demonstrates strong organisational skills, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and effectively
• Actively seeks out tasks and responsibilities, showing a willingness to go above and beyond in their role
• Is open to feedback and has willingness to learn and adapt to new processes
• Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and takes action without needing to be prompted
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritise workload
• Maintains a high level of accuracy in all tasks, ensuring that all details are thoroughly checked and correct
• Possess a can-do attitude with the ability to follow instructions accurately and efficiently
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate effectively with colleagues, contributing to team goals and projects

In Return

• Work for a successful and reputable Australian-owned-and-operated organisation
• A secure, long-term position with a competitive salary package
• Supportive culture and team who strongly believe in work/ life balance
• Contribute your skills to a team that will welcome them

To Apply

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a beautiful part of Australia’s top end for an iconic organisation.

If you are interested in the role, please click Apply Now below. If you have any specific questions, please contact Emilie Pallotta at epallotta@ppsconsulting.com.au