We are a Global Business leading the market with Australian made and owned dental restorative products, teeth whitening and small equipment. Founded in 1972, SDI products are now distributed in over 100 countries throughout the world. Our global head office and manufacturing plant is located in Melbourne with overseas branch offices and warehousing in the USA, Brazil and Germany.

Summary of Role

The Accounts Payable is responsible for:

- Primarily responsible for completing payments and controlling expenses by receiving, processing, verifying and reconciling payable invoices.
- Contributing towards SDI Strategic Priorities.
- Conducting work in a safe manner, adhering to quality compliance requirements and demonstrating a strong commitment to SDI's values of passion, accountability, respect, teamwork, and innovation.

Specific Responsibilities

- Processes invoices, credit notes, credit cards and employee expense claims for Australian and overseas entities
- Verifies invoice accuracy, booking instruction, approvals, and supporting documentation prior to processing
- Matches purchase orders, invoices, and good receipts where applicable
- Enters invoices to system with appropriate accounts, tax code, currencies and costs centres based on company accounting policies and compliance with relevant tax requirements and obligations
- Prepares and processes payment runs in multiple currencies, including raising payment requests in online banking system for electronic payments, matching invoices/statement and obtaining appropriate authorisation for payment
- Reconciles vendor statements and resolves invoice discrepancies
- Responds to all vendor inquiries, including assisting with Credit Application, liaising with overseas offices, suppliers, and internal departments regarding accounts payable matters




- Assists in maintaining accurate vendor master data, including banking details and tax information
- Supports petty cash disbursement in multiples currencies by recording and verifies receipts, including cash withdrawal process
- Prompts payment of employee expense reimbursements
- Liaises with payroll for any work cover payments
- Assists with month-end closing activities, including supporting GR/IR clearing, invoice accruals, statement/payment reconciliations and aged creditors report
- Files and archives company documents as per company policy
- Switchboard relief (when required)
- Assist in achieving departmental KPIs

Key Relationships (internal and external)

- All Department Managers
- All Senior Managers
- Purchasing & Inwards Goods
- The position is located at Bayswater
- Working hours: 38 per week
- Natural process improver and thrive on effecting change within a business.
- Experience with computer software accounting packages, including Microsoft Office, SAP (or similar ERP system) is beneficial.
- Valuable working knowledge of general ledger & cost centre reporting from an accounts payable perspective.
- Experienced in handling payment enquires from suppliers and service providers.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Attributes

Personal Qualities

- Strong numeracy skills and understanding of accounting concepts
- Team Player
- Strong organisational skills including the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks for optimum productivity
- Previous experience in a similar role preferred

Knowledge and skills

- Aware of SDI's current Quality policy and objectives Strong organisational, communication & time management skills
- Working knowledge of GST from an accounts payable view
- Working knowledge of general accounting procedures at a bookkeeping skill level

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📌 Accounts Payable (Melbourne)
🏢 SDI
📍 Melbourne