Accounts Payable Officer | Commercial Construction | Brisbane
Accounts Payable Officer | Commercial Construction
Fulltime, Permanent position | $80K - $100K
About the opportunity
Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional with a keen eye for detail? W Talent is proud to be exclusively partnering with a highly regarded, independently owned commercial construction company to appoint a skilled Accounts Payable Officer to their Brisbane-based finance team.
This role sits with a well established and successful builder with an active pipeline spanning commercial, mixed-use, education, and health sectors across Queensland. Our client is recognised as one of the region's leading construction businesses — known for delivering exceptional results ahead of program and above expectation.
Based at their central Brisbane office, this is a
permanent, full-time, in office role
for a detail-driven AP professional who wants to be part of a nimble, high-performing team where their work genuinely matters.
What you'll be doing
End-to-end processing of high-volume accounts payable across multiple concurrent construction projects
Invoice receipt, coding, approval routing, and payment execution
Three-way matching (PO, delivery docket, invoice) and discrepancy resolution
Preparing and executing weekly EFT payment runs
Reconciling supplier and subcontractor statements against the AP ledger
Processing employee expense claims and credit card reconciliations
Supporting month-end close including accruals, prepayments,



and WIP reporting
Preparing aged creditor reports for the Finance Manager
Managing subcontractor records including compliance and licensing documentation
Liaising with project managers, site teams, and suppliers to resolve payment queries
What we're looking for
Minimum 2–3 years' AP or finance administration experience
Background in
commercial construction, building trades, or a related industry
is highly valued
Solid understanding of GST, tax invoices, and AP compliance requirements
Proficiency in Xero, MYOB, Jobpac, or similar construction accounting/ERP platforms
Experience with subcontractor payment processes and construction cost coding is a plus
Familiarity with QBCC licensing and subcontractor compliance documentation advantageous
Exceptional accuracy and a "right first time" approach
Strong communication skills — at ease with site teams, project managers, and external suppliers
Certificate IV in Accounting & Bookkeeping or higher desirable
What's on offer
Permanent role — genuine long-term opportunity
Diverse project exposure across multiple sectors
Central Brisbane location with easy freeway access
Nimble team where your input is valued
Growth potential as the business expands further into QLD & NSW
Competitive remuneration package
If you are an experienced accounts payable professional, ideally with experience in the construction industry, then we want to hear from you today!
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📌 Accounts Payable Officer | Commercial Construction | Brisbane
🏢 W Talent
📍 Brisbane