Accounts Payable Clerk

Holds, Inquiries & Reconciliations 6-Month Contract | Up to $50 per Hour + Super | ASAP Start

The opportunity We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join a large and complex organisation on an initial six-month contract.

This role will focus on investigating and clearing invoices on hold, responding to supplier and internal stakeholder enquiries, completing reconciliations and supporting timely payment outcomes.

You will work in a busy, high-volume environment where accuracy, follow-up and strong stakeholder communication are essential.

Key responsibilities

- Investigate and clear invoices on hold
- Respond to supplier and internal accounts payable enquiries
- Resolve invoice discrepancies, payment holds and un-receipted amounts
- Monitor outstanding invoices and prioritise urgent matters
- Follow up approvals, receipts and supporting documentation
- Process and review accounts payable documentation, including non-PO expenditure
- Complete supplier, vendor and account reconciliations
- Escalate complex or unresolved payment issues
- Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
- Provide guidance to staff on accounts payable processes
- Support continuous improvement across accounts payable operations

The position description emphasises the timely resolution of invoice holds, payment exceptions and supplier enquiries to meet payment timeframes and reduce operational risk.





About you To be successful, you will have:

- Previous experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Payable Officer, Finance Officer or Accounts Officer
- Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and supplier reconciliations
- Experience resolving invoice holds, discrepancies and payment enquiries
- Experience working within a large, complex or high-volume organisation
- Intermediate experience using an ERP or financial management system, ideally Oracle or similar
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
- Solid organisational and workload prioritisation skills
- Well-developed communication and customer service skills
- The ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Previous experience in a government, healthcare or similarly regulated environment will be highly regarded

The role requires ERP capability, Excel proficiency, accuracy, stakeholder engagement and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Contract details

- Contract: Six months
- Start: ASAP
- Rate: Up to $50 per hour + superannuation
- Positions: One
- Pre-employment requirement: National Criminal Record Check

Apply now Submit your updated resume (in word format only) outlining your experience in accounts payable, invoice holds, supplier enquiries, reconciliations and ERP finance systems.

📌 AP Clerk - Holds/ Inquiries/ Reconciliations (Sydney)
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