- End-to-end Accounts Payable across multiple entities and cost centres.
- SAP Business One and Excel experience highly regarded.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy and ability to manage high-volume transactions.
About Us
Our client is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join their Finance team on a temporary contract basis. The role will be responsible for managing the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance while supporting the wider Finance function.
Key Responsibilities
- Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner across multiple entities and cost centres.
- Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
- Prepare and process weekly payment runs, including EFT.
- Reconcile supplier statements and maintain accurate vendor account records.
- Reconcile landed costs.
- Respond to internal and external queries relating to invoices, payments and account balances.
- Maintain the accounts payable subledger in SAP Business One, ensuring data integrity and correct coding.
- Set up and maintain vendor master data, including banking details, in line with fraud-prevention controls.
- Support month-end close activities, including accruals, AP reconciliations and reporting.
- Monitor the AP inbox and ensure invoices are approved in line with delegated authority policies.
- Identify and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen controls.
- Assist with internal and external audit requests relating to accounts payable.
- Provide general administrative support to the wider Finance team as required.
About You
- 2-5 years' experience in an accounts payable or broader finance role.
- Experience processing accounts payable across multiple entities and/or cost centres.
- Strong working knowledge of ERP/accounting systems, with SAP Business One highly regarded.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
- High attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy.
- Well-developed communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to manage competing deadlines and high transaction volumes.
- Sound understanding of basic accounting principles and internal controls.
- Experience within an FMCG, food & beverage or multi-state group structure is desirable.
- Reliable, organised and process-driven, with the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
- Proactive in identifying and resolving issues before they escalation.
- Adaptable and comfortable working through periods of change.
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Accounts Payable Officer in Melbourne employer: Miller Leith
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