About the role

Reporting to the Financial Controller and working closely with our AR & Credit Supervisor, you will own the end-to-end AP process for Waterco Australia while supervising, coaching and supporting a small AP team. This is a hands-on role covering a period of parental leave for 12–15 months. With the business continuing to grow and evolve, there is a genuine possibility of this role becoming permanent in the longer term.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to the implementation and refinement of procure-to-pay (P2P) automation.

Key responsibilities

- Process supplier invoices accurately and on time, including three-way matching to purchase orders and goods receipts

- Prepare and process weekly and ad-hoc payment runs (EFT, foreign currency and credit card)

- Reconcile supplier statements, investigate and resolve discrepancies, and respond to supplier and internal queries

- Maintain vendor master data in line with internal controls

- Manage employee expense claims and corporate credit card reconciliations

- May supervise, coach and support the AP team, allocating work, reviewing output and building capability

- Support month-end close, including AP accruals, GL reconciliations and reporting

- Contribute to the implementation and refinement of P2P automation, identifying process improvements and helping the team adopt new ways of working

- Ensure compliance with company policies, delegations of authority and audit requirements

About you

- 3 years' experience in a high-volume accounts payable role,



ideally within manufacturing, distribution or wholesale

- Experience supervising, mentoring or coaching others in a finance or shared-services team

- Exposure to AP automation, procure-to-pay or process improvement projects is highly regarded

- Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (Epicor experience advantageous) and intermediate Excel skills

- High attention to detail and accuracy, with a methodical approach to reconciliations and controls

- Clear communicator who builds good working relationships with suppliers, purchasing, warehouse and finance colleagues

- Proactive, organised and comfortable managing competing deadlines in a busy environment

- Full Australian working rights

About us

Waterco Limited is a leading Australian-headquartered global manufacturer and distributor of pool, spa and water treatment solutions. Renowned for innovation, quality products and superior customer service, we support a strong franchise and retail network through Swimart and operate across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe and the Americas.

Benefits

- Salary of $75,000 – $85,000 superannuation, depending on experience

- 12–15 month fixed-term contract with potential to become permanent

- Full-time, office-based role (Monday to Friday) at our Rydalmere head office

- Free in office parking and on-site gym

- Supportive finance team and the chance to shape how AP operates as we automate

- Employee discounts across the Waterco, Davey and Swimart product range

📌 Accounts Payable Officer (Rydalmere)
🏢 Waterco
📍 Rydalmere