Our client is a large, well-established organisation with a highly professional finance function based in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected business with structured processes, strong internal controls and a collaborative finance team. Due to the location and onsite nature of the position, the role will be particularly well suited to someone living in Melbourne’s south-east who has access to their own vehicle.

The Position

This is an initial three-month contract opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who can commence immediately. There is scope for the role to extend or potentially become permanent in the future.

Working as part of the broader finance team, you will take responsibility for a complex, high-volume, end-to-end Accounts Payable function.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Monitoring and actioning the shared Accounts Payable inbox
- Processing invoices, claims, rebates, adjustments and other complex transactions
- Preparing invoices and supporting documentation for payment runs
- Completing supplier reconciliations and resolving invoice and payment queries
- Preparing and processing shipping costings and foreign currency payments
- Maintaining accurate supplier information and Accounts Payable records
- Supporting Accounts Payable month-end activities, journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations
- Ensuring invoices and payments comply with strict internal policies, delegated authorities and compliance guidelines
- Supporting internal and external audit requirements
- Identifying process improvements and assisting with ad hoc finance tasks and reporting

The Organisation

Our client is a large,



well-established organisation with a highly professional finance function based in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected business with structured processes, strong internal controls and a collaborative finance team. Due to the location and onsite nature of the position, the role will be particularly well suited to someone living in Melbourne’s south-east who has access to their own vehicle.

The Position

This is an initial three-month contract prospect for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who can commence immediately. There is scope for the role to extend or potentially become permanent in the future.

Working as part of the broader finance team, you will take responsibility for a complex, high-volume, end-to-end Accounts Payable function.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Monitoring and actioning the shared Accounts Payable inbox
- Processing invoices, claims, rebates, adjustments and other complex transactions
- Preparing invoices and supporting documentation for payment runs
- Completing supplier reconciliations and resolving invoice and payment queries
- Preparing and processing shipping costings and foreign currency payments
- Maintaining accurate supplier information and Accounts Payable records
- Supporting Accounts Payable month-end activities, journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations
- Ensuring invoices and payments comply with strict internal policies, delegated authorities and compliance guidelines




- Supporting internal and external audit requirements
- Identifying process improvements and assisting with ad hoc finance tasks and reporting

This position is based onsite five days per week. Interviews will take place early in August and we are ideally looking for someone who can start asap if succesful.

Why Apply?

This opportunity offers:

- An immediate start with an initial three-month engagement
- The opportunity to join a large and highly regarded organisation
- Exposure to complex Accounts Payable processes and transactions
- A professional and supportive finance team
- A convenient south-eastern suburbs location for candidates living locally
- The potential to strengthen your experience within a structured, compliance-focused environment

Your Profile

To be successful, you will have previous experience managing complex, end-to-end Accounts Payable processes, ideally within a large organisation.

You will also require:

- Strong experience processing invoices, preparing payment runs and completing supplier reconciliations
- Previous experience using a large ERP system
- Strong understanding of Accounts Payable controls, policies and compliance requirements
- Experience supporting month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to confidently resolve supplier and internal stakeholder queries
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately within strict deadlines
- A proactive, positive and team-oriented approach
- Immediate availability
- Your own reliable transport

Candidates must be comfortable working onsite five days per week in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs.

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