The Company

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded not-for-profit organisation located in Melbourne's inner city. Offering a friendly, collaborative and supportive working setting, the organisation prides itself on its positive team culture and the meaningful work it delivers.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join their finance team on a long-term basis. Reporting to a personable and supportive manager, this position offers a great opportunity to take ownership of the end-to-end accounts payable function within a stable and welcoming team.

The Position

Working as part of the finance team, you will be responsible for managing a broad range of accounts payable activities, ensuring invoices, supplier accounts and payments are processed accurately and efficiently.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- End-to-end processing of supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payment
- Managing purchase orders and performing three-way matching of purchase orders, invoices and goods received
- Liaising with suppliers, vendors and internal stakeholders to investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and payment queries
- Preparing and processing supplier payment runs
- Completing supplier statement reconciliations and investigating outstanding balances
- Setting up and maintaining supplier and vendor records, ensuring accurate information
- Monitoring accounts payable inboxes and responding to queries in a timely and professional manner
- Reviewing outstanding invoices and following up on missing documentation or approvals
- Assisting with month-end processes, accruals and accounts payable reporting
- Supporting credit card reconciliations and employee expense reimbursements as the role develops




- Identifying opportunities to improve accounts payable processes and overall efficiency

About You

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Accounts Payable professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and takes pride in delivering a high standard of work.

Ideally, you will demonstrate:

- A minimum of 2–3 years' experience in an end-to-end accounts payable position
- Robust knowledge of purchase order processes and three-way matching
- Previous experience with supplier reconciliations, invoice processing and payment runs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence dealing with internal and external stakeholders
- Sound Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to learn new financial systems
- Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- A proactive, positive and team-oriented approach
- Long-term Australian working rights and availability to commence at short notice

What's on Offer?

- $75,000–$80,000 + superannuation
- Long-term opportunity within an established not-for-profit organisation
- Friendly, supportive and stable finance team
- Approachable and personable manager
- Broad end-to-end accounts payable responsibilities
- Inner-city Melbourne location, accessible by public transport
- Predominantly office-based position, with potential for one day working from home per week

This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys being part of an office-based team, is comfortable commuting to Melbourne's inner city four to five days per week and is looking for a stable, long-term position.

An quick start is available, with the successful candidate ideally commencing in late November or early December.

If you are an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for your next opportunity within a welcoming and supportive organisation, we would love to hear from you.

📌 Accounts Payable Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 Align Talent
📍 Melbourne