The Company This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, sizable organisation located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs.

The business has developed an excellent reputation for its welcoming and supportive workplace culture. You will be joining a friendly, cooperative finance team where people genuinely enjoy working together and where many employees have built long-term careers with the organisation.

The company offers a highly flexible hybrid working arrangement, with employees able to work from home for at least three days each week. With only two days required in the office, this opportunity is particularly well suited to candidates living in Melbourne’s northern suburbs who would like to work closer to home while maintaining excellent work-from-home flexibility.

Free on-street parking is available close to the office. Access to a car would therefore be highly beneficial.

The Position

This is a long-term Accounts Payable Officer opportunity that may be offered on either a permanent or temporary-to-permanent basis, depending on the successful candidate’s circumstances and availability.

Reporting directly to the Accounts Payable Manager, you will play an significant role in supporting the productive day-to-day operation of the accounts payable function.

The position will provide plenty of variety and will involve working closely with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Rather than being focused solely on invoice processing, the role will provide broader exposure across payment runs, reconciliations, approvals, account maintenance and query resolution.

Your responsibilities will include

- Providing direct support to the Accounts Payable Manager
- Preparing, organising and completing fortnightly payment runs
- Reconciling supplier statements, accounts and outstanding transactions
- Ensuring the appropriate approvals have been obtained before payments are processed
- Investigating and resolving invoice and payment discrepancies




- Responding to queries from suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders
- Liaising with different departments to obtain information and resolve outstanding issues
- Setting up new supplier and vendor accounts
- Maintaining accurate supplier records and payment information
- Assisting with invoice and payment processing when required
- Following established accounts payable procedures and internal controls
- Supporting continuous improvement within the accounts payable function
- Providing general assistance across the finance team during busy periods

The successful candidate will become an key and trusted member of the accounts payable team and will have the opportunity to build strong working relationships across a large and diverse organisation. Why You Should Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Payable Officer who is looking for a stable, long-term position within a genuinely supportive working environment.

You will benefit from

- At least three days per week working from home
- Only two days required in the northern suburbs office
- A friendly, welcoming and collaborative team culture
- Supportive and approachable leadership
- The opportunity to work closely with an experienced Accounts Payable Manager
- Exposure to the accounts payable operations of a sizable organisation
- A varied role that extends beyond straightforward invoice processing
- The opportunity to develop your stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
- A long-term career opportunity within an established business
- Convenient on-street parking close to the office





The organisation places a strong emphasis on creating an inclusive and enjoyable workplace. This would suit someone who values being part of a close-knit team while also enjoying the independence and flexibility that comes with working from home. The Candidate

We are seeking a positive, dependable and personable Accounts Payable Officer who enjoys working collaboratively and taking ownership of their responsibilities.

Ideally, you will have:

- At least one to two years of accounts payable experience
- Previous experience within a medium-sized or large organisation
- Exposure to a reasonably high-volume accounts payable environment
- Experience using an ERP or larger accounting system
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience completing supplier statement and account reconciliations
- An understanding of payment runs and payment approval processes
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- The confidence to communicate with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders
- The ability to build and maintain positive relationships across different teams
- A willingness to learn and support the broader accounts payable function
- A pleasant, professional and team-focused approach
- A strong work ethic and reliable attitude

Most importantly, we are looking for someone with a genuinely positive attitude who enjoys the day-to-day variety of accounts payable and takes pride in providing a high level of service to both internal and external stakeholders. Candidates who are available to commence by the middle of August will be highly regarded, although this is not essential.

Interviews are expected to take place in early August.

This opportunity is particularly well suited to candidates living in or around Melbourne’s northern suburbs. However, with only two days required in the office, candidates living slightly further away are also encouraged to apply.

📌 Accounts Payable Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Align Talent
📍 Melbourne