Our client is a well-established Australian services group operating across multiple entities and locations nationally. With a head office in Mascot and a close-knit finance team, they're looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join them on a 12 month fixed term contract, with genuine potential for the role to go permanent.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting into the Financial Controller, you'll be responsible for the end-to-end accounts payable function across several group entities. This is a busy, hands-on role where accuracy and good judgement matter. Key responsibilities include:
- You will process supplier invoices accurately and on time, matching them to purchase orders and goods receipts.
- You will investigate and resolve price and quantity variances, as well as more complex payment discrepancies.
- You will prepare and process weekly payment runs in line with agreed payment terms and KPIs.
- You will complete monthly supplier statement reconciliations to keep the sub-ledger clean.
- You will manage credit card expense reconciliations and allocate costs across business units.
- You will prepare monthly AP reporting, including aged creditors and average days to pay. - You will be the first point of contact for supplier and internal stakeholder queries by phone and email.
- You will help maintain strong AP controls and flag any issues or process improvements to the finance team.
- You will support month-end activities and other ad hoc finance tasks as needed.
ABOUT YOU To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Intermediate-level accounts payable experience, ideally in a high-volume or multi-entity environment.
- Solid Excel skills, including confidence using VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
- Experience with Sage Intacct would be ideal, although experience with any accounting system is welcome.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
- Clear, professional communication skills with suppliers and internal teams.
- A proactive, team-first attitude and a willingness to pitch in where needed.
- Tertiary study in accounting or a related field is an advantage, though not essential.
WHAT'S ON OFFER
- A salary of $80,000 - $90,000 plus superannuation.
- A 12 month fixed term contract with a real prospect to go permanent.
- Flexibility offered, with the role based fully in the office.
- An office in Mascot that is easy to reach by train and close to the airport.
- A supportive team where you'll get broad exposure across multiple entities.
WORK ARRANGEMENT
This role is based onsite in Mascot, 5 days a week.