Job Description
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Take the next step in your Accounts Payable career
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We're looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance team and play a key role in supporting a high-performing, national Accounts Payable function.
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Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, you'll manage a portfolio of supplier accounts while helping drive operational excellence across the AP team. This is an excellent chance for a seasoned AP professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, mentoring others, and stepping into leadership responsibilities when required.
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If you're passionate about delivering exceptional service, building strong stakeholder relationships, and contributing to continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
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What you'll be doing
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As a Senior Accounts Payable Officer, you'll contribute to both the day-to-day success and ongoing development of the AP function by:
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Managing assigned supplier accounts and creditor ledgers, ensuring accuracy and timely processing
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Overseeing CAPEX-related supplier accounts and transactions, working collaboratively with our procurement team.
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Processing invoices and resolving rejections within agreed service levels and compliance requirements.
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Supporting the resolution of supplier, branch and stakeholder queries in a professional and timely manner
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Assisting with payment runs,



month-end activities and audit requirements
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Supporting training and knowledge sharing across the team, suppliers and internal stakeholders
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Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency, controls and user experience
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Promoting compliance with company policies, procurement practices and financial controls
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Acting as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex Accounts Payable matters
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Providing leadership support and deputising for the Accounts Payable Manager when required
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What you'll bring
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To be successful in this role, you'll have:
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Proven Accounts Payable experience within a medium-to-large organisation
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Experience managing high-volume invoice processing in a fast-paced environment
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Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes, controls and compliance requirements
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Advanced Excel and reporting skills, with a strong attention to detail
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
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A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
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A positive, resilient and collaborative approach to work
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Previous leadership, mentoring or supervisory experience
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Formal qualifications in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline
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Experience working with ERP systems in a complex operational environment
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📌 Senior Accounts Payable Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 Coates Hire Operations Pty
📍 New South Wales