Job Description
At Winning Group, we're more than a retailer - we're Australia and New Zealand's leading experience company. Since ****, we've been a proud, family-owned business, bringing together premium retail, world-class logistics, and cutting-edge technology. Our brands include Winnings, Appliances Online, Winning Services, Home Clearance and Andoo.
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We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Accounts Payable Officer (Stock) to join our Finance team at our Head Office. Reporting directly to the Accounts Payable Supervisor, you will act as the second-in-charge (2IC) for the team, stepping up to coordinate daily workflows, handle escalations, and oversee payment runs in their absence. Your role is highly critical to our business: you will take ownership of end-to-end stock payables, lead high-volume and complex supplier reconciliations, and ensure timely, accurate disbursements in accordance with company policy and agreed trading terms.
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As a Senior Accounts Payable Officer, you'll:
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Lead Complex Supplier Reconciliations: Perform end-to-end reconciliation of major, high-value, and complex stock supplier accounts against monthly vendor statements.
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Resolve Statement Discrepancies: Identify, investigate, and resolve statement variances, credit note disputes, unallocated cash, and outstanding debit balances.
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Manage Weekly & Monthly EFT Runs: Prepare, verify, and execute electronic payment runs in strict compliance with vendor payment terms, extended credit terms, and internal approval thresholds.
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Drive Rigorous 3-Way Matching: Manage three-way matching across Purchase Orders (PO), Goods Receipts, and supplier tax invoices, proactively following up on missing invoices,



proof of delivery, and vendor credits.
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Act as AP 2IC Support: Step in to coordinate team priorities during leadership leave, review junior team members' reconciliation and payment batches, and serve as the senior escalation point for complex vendor queries.
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Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner closely with internal teams to resolve inventory and order issues:n
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Buying & Merchandising: Resolve purchase order variances and unauthorized price discrepancies.
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Warehouse & Logistics: Partner with receiving teams to investigate booking discrepancies, short shipments, damaged stock, and unreceived goods.
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Central Administration: Resolve short shipment and administrative invoice claims.
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Maintain Compliance & Master Data: Uphold strict internal controls by maintaining highly accurate vendor master files, banking details, and account status updates.
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You'll have:
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Solid AP & Stock Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, with demonstrable exposure to high-volume stock/inventory payables and multi-line reconciliations within retail, wholesale, or distribution environments.
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Proven ERP & Tech Proficiency: Hands-on experience navigating enterprise-level ERP systems (such as Microsoft Dynamics NAV, SAP S/4HANA, or equivalent platforms).
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Strong Spreadsheet Capabilities: Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, conditional formulas, and data reconciliation techniques).
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Industry Foundations: Solid grounding in standard AP operational workflows, 3-way matching principles, and GST compliance.
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Analytical Precision: Outstanding attention to detail with the ability to unpack complex statement reconciliations and identify root causes of systemic variances.
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Communication & Negotiation Skills: Clear, diplomatic verbal and written communication suitable for managing senior vendor contacts and collaborating with internal department heads.
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Education: A Certificate IV or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent practical working experience.
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Why Winnings?
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At Winnings, you'll join a team where creativity, service, and passion are celebrated. We invest in our people, offering continuous development and genuine career progression opportunities across our growing Group.
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Our employee benefits include:
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Exclusive staff discounts across all Winning brands.
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Growth opportunities opportunities with pathways into leadership.
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Wellbeing support through our EAP, including free GP visits and psychology appointments.
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A vibrant culture with immersive training, events, and an amazing annual Christmas party.
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We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and will not be liable for any fees associated with unsolicited candidate referrals.

📌 Senior Accounts Payable Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 Winning Group
📍 New South Wales