Job Description

About Big River Group

Big River Group is a publicly listed Australian company with over 120 years of experience supplying timber and building materials to the construction industry. With operations across Australia and New Zealand, we support builders, civil contractors and trade professionals with high-quality building products and industry expertise.

Our Albion Park Rail Trade Centre in NSW plays a key role servicing the Illawarra construction market. We are currently seeking an experienced Administration & Accounts Manager (Part-Time – 25 hours per week) to oversee the branch’s administrative operations and accounting processes.

The Opportunity

This is a pivotal part-time role responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day administration and financial coordination of the branch. You will oversee debtor management, creditor processes, reconciliations and end-of-month reporting while supporting operational staff and customers.

The role requires a highly organised professional who can balance administrative coordination with strong accounting oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily administrative operations across the branch
• Manage debtor accounts including aged debtor reviews and payment follow-ups
• Review bank transactions, reconcile accounts and resolve payment allocations
• Prepare and distribute weekly stop credit listings for overdue customers
• Review and approve creditor payment batches and coordinate payments with Head Office
• Support supplier and creditor enquiries and assist in resolving account issues
• Manage month-end accounting processes including reconciliations and reporting
• Prepare trial balance documentation and reconciliation reports for Head Office Finance
• Coordinate administrative tasks including supplier documentation, fuel docket collection and office supply orders
• Provide support to branch staff regarding account queries and administrative processes

What You’ll Need

• Previous experience in administration management, accounts administration or office management
• Strong knowledge of debtors, creditors, bank reconciliation and month-end processes
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Confidence managing financial data and working with accounting systems
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, suppliers and customers
• Strong problem-solving capability and the ability to prioritise competing tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial systems

What We Offer

• Part-time role – 25 hours per week
• Stable position with a well-established national company
• Supportive team environment within a busy trade centre
• Opportunity to take ownership of branch administration and finance functions
• Long-term career opportunities within Big River Group

How to Apply

If you have strong administration and accounting experience and are looking for a role where you can take ownership of branch operations, we encourage you to apply via SEEK or Employment Hero

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Big River Group, we value equality, inclusion and diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace free from discrimination. Recruitment decisions are based on competence, performance, merit and business needs.