Job Description

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

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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.

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The Position

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

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

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Key responsibilities will include:

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

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Our client is a large,



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

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This is an excellent chance to join a respected business with structured processes, strong internal controls and a cooperative 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.

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The Position

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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.

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

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Key responsibilities will include:

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

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Why Apply?

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This opportunity offers:

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

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

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You will also require:

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- Strong experience processing invoices, preparing payment runs and completing supplier reconciliations
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- Previous experience using a large ERP system
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- Strong understanding of Accounts Payable controls, policies and compliance requirements
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- Experience supporting month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations
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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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- The ability to confidently resolve supplier and internal stakeholder queries
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- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately within strict deadlines
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- A proactive, positive and team-oriented approach
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- Immediate availability
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- Your own reliable transport
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Candidates must be comfortable working onsite five days per week in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs.

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