Accounts Payable & Reconciliations Officer

Location: CBD, Sydney | Full-time | Hybrid Working

An excellent chance for an Accounts Payable and Reconciliations professional looking to step into a broader finance role. This position allows you to leverage your strong AP experience while gaining exposure to month-end processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting, working closely with an experienced Financial Controller.

You will be part of a supportive finance team of five and collaborate with an international shared service centre, providing exposure to large ERP systems and global finance operations.

This role would suit an experienced Accounts Payable qualified looking to broaden their responsibilities, or an Assistant Accountant with initial exposure to month-end who still enjoys hands-on transactional AP work.

About the Company

Our client is a global, industry-leading manufacturer with well-established brands across multiple sectors including industrial, automotive, construction, aerospace, electronics, and advanced DIY markets. The organisation places a strong emphasis on people, collaboration, and continuous improvement, offering a stable yet progressive environment.

About the Role

This position manages the end-to-end Accounts Payable function (approximately 70%) while also supporting the Financial Controller with reconciliations and month-end activities (approximately 30%).

You will play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting internal stakeholders, and working closely with the shared service centre to ensure smooth finance operations.





Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable (70%)

- End-to-end Accounts Payable processing within a shared service centre environment
- Invoice processing and 3-way matching
- Managing the AP inbox, including coordinating queries with the shared service centre in Europe
- Processing staff expenses and prepayments
- Vendor onboarding and maintenance, including coding and cost centre allocation
- Manual payment allocations and maintaining supplier records
- Managing twice-weekly domestic and international payment runs across multiple currencies

Month-End & Reconciliations (30%)

- Assisting with month-end close (day 5 timeline)
- Performing daily reconciliations
- Posting journals within the ERP system
- Managing Accounts Payable ageing reports
- Vendor and general ledger reconciliations
- Supporting supplier expense analysis and reporting

Additional Responsibilities

- Proactively resolving queries with internal teams, suppliers, and the shared service centre
- Identifying process gaps and supporting improvements
- Contributing to automation and cost-saving initiatives
- Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business

About You





- 3+ years' experience in an Accounts Payable or similar finance role
- Experience working with large ERP systems (SAP advantageous)
- Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, PivotTables, SUMIFS)
- Robust communication skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage deadlines and work in a energetic environment
- A proactive mindset with an interest in process improvement

What's on Offer

- Hybrid working: Work from home every Tuesday and Friday
- Birthday leave
- Generous product discounts for you and your family
- Novated leasing options
- Mentorship and support from an experienced Financial Controller
- Exposure to a global organisation and modern ERP systems
- A collaborative and supportive team culture

Apply now for a confidential discussion via [email protected]

Reference Number: 06800-(phone hidden)

This is a hybrid position.

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