About The Body Shop And The Opportunity
For 50 years, we've proven that business can be a force for valuable. Founded by Anita Roddick, The Body Shop helped transform the beauty industry through cruelty‐free innovation, community trade partnerships and a commitment to making a positive difference in people's lives. Today, our products are sold in more than 3,000 stores across 68 countries, alongside a growing digital presence around the world.
About The Role
We are seeking a full-time temporary Accounts Payable Officer for a *****-month Fixed Term Contract opportunity to provide parental leave cover (Dates tbc Nov/Dec **** through to Jan/Feb ****. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the end‐to‐end accounts payable function. This hands‐on role is suited to a highly organised and detail‐oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast‐paced environment. You will bring a proactive mindset, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a willingness to contribute to the success of a collaborative and entrepreneurial team.
Key Responsibilities
Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor queries
Prepare and execute weekly payment runs
Perform weekly bank reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
Maintain vendor master data, including validation of vendor information and bank detail changes
Review, code and reconcile corporate credit card transactions,



employee expenses and petty cash claims
Support month end close activities, including accruals, prepayments, and subledger‐to‐general‐ledger reconciliations
Assist the finance team with accounts payable cashflow forecasting
Contribute to the annual audit, including liaison with auditors
Deliver ad hoc analysis and provide ongoing support to the Finance Manager and broader finance team
Must-have
Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and time management skills
Good reconciliation and analytical problem‐solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
Nice-to-have Experience
Experience using ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and SAP Concur
Understanding of GST compliance and financial controls
Commercial experience in retail is highly regarded
What's On Offer
*****-month Fixed Term Contract opportunity to provide parental leave cover (Dates tbc Nov/Dec **** through to Jan/Feb ****
Base salary + super + bonus potential
Employee discount
Hybrid Working: Three days per week (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday) from our Australian Support Office at Chadstone Shopping Centre, with flexibility to work from home on remaining days.
At The Body Shop Australia, we're more than a beauty brand — we're a purpose‐led business committed to ethical beauty and positive change.
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📌 Accounts Payable Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 The Body Shop Australia
📍 Melbourne