Our client is a well-established Australian business operating within a fast-paced commercial environment. With a strong presence across multiple entities and cost centres, the organisation values collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. This is an prospect to join a supportive finance team and contribute to the efficient management of a high-volume accounts payable function.
About the Position
Reporting directly to the CFO, the Accounts Payable Officer will be responsible for managing the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and on time. This role offers exposure to multiple business entities, stakeholder engagement across the organisation, and the opportunity to contribute to process improvement initiatives within the finance function.
Duties
- Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and within required timeframes.
- Match invoices against purchase orders and supporting documentation, investigating discrepancies where required.
- Prepare and process weekly payment runs, including EFT payments.
- Reconcile supplier statements and maintain accurate vendor records.
- Complete landed cost reconciliations and ensure accurate cost allocations.
- Manage supplier and internal stakeholder queries relating to invoices, payments and account balances.
- Maintain vendor master data and ensure compliance with internal control procedures.
- Support month-end activities including accruals, reconciliations and reporting.
- Monitor and manage the AP inbox, ensuring approvals are obtained in accordance with company policies.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiencies and financial controls.
- Assist with audit requests and provide broader support to the finance team as required.
About You
- Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or broader finance position.
- Proven ability to manage high-volume invoice processing and supplier reconciliations.
- Experience working across multiple entities and/or cost centres.
- Strong ERP system experience, with exposure to SAP Business One highly regarded.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP functions.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Why This Opportunity?
- End-to-end AP ownership with broad exposure across multiple entities.
- Direct reporting line to senior finance leadership.
- Opportunity to contribute to process improvement initiatives and add genuine value to the finance function.
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📌 Accounts Payable Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Quinn Allan
📍 Melbourne
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