Permanent Accounts Payable Role – Global Brand, Opportunity to Progress, Office-Based, Sydney
Your new company
A global retail organisation operating a warehouse-style model with a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency, and ethical business practices, is looking to expand their finance team.
The AP function supports a high-volume, complex operation and is known for long tenure, internal movement, and promoting from within.
Your new role
As Accounts Payable Officer, you will be focusing primarily on reconciliations and issue resolution.
The role is suited to someone who takes a methodical, analytical approach to resolving discrepancies, understands the drivers behind aged balances, and is comfortable owning vendor accounts end to end.
Reporting to the AP Manager, key responsibilities will include:
End-to-end Accounts Payable processing
High-volume invoice processing (approximately 700 invoices per week)
End-to-end supplier statement reconciliations
Investigating and resolving aged balances and payment discrepancies
Managing supplier claims, credit notes and payment disputes
Reviewing AP ageing and following outstanding items through to resolution
Liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders across multiple sites
Assisting with bank reconciliations and GST reviews
Supporting month-end reconciliation processes




Maintaining accurate supplier records and ensuring compliance with internal controls and procedures
Supporting AP Supervisors during peak periods
What you'll need to succeed
Previous experience in a high-volume Accounts Payable environment
Strong reconciliation experience with vendor statements
Excellent Excel skills including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Table
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Positive understanding of Accounts Payable and General Ledger processes
Confident communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy
Experience within retail, FMCG or a large corporate environment will be highly regarded
Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
What you'll get in return
Free on-site parking, monthly office lunches, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Annual flu vaccination benefit, Optical benefit after 12 months' service, hearing aid benefit after 12 months' service, life insurance covering death and permanent disability after 12 months' service, genuine internal career progression opportunities within a large finance function, Exposure to a high-volume, complex Accounts Payable environment.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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📌 Ap Officer (Sydney)
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📍 Sydney