Join a well-established organisation currently seeking additional support within their finance team on a short-term contract. Operating in a fast-paced environment with a significant transaction volume, the business is looking for an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Officer who can quickly add value and help ensure the smooth running of accounts payable operations.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team where your strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to manage complex AP processes will be highly valued.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Officer to support the finance function during a busy period. Working within a high-performing finance team, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end accounts payable activities, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently, and investigating any discrepancies that arise.
This role requires someone with strong finance systems experience, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work confidently in a high-volume processing environment. You will play a key role in maintaining data integrity, improving process efficiency, and ensuring supplier payments are managed accurately and on time.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-end Accounts Payable processing
- High-volume invoice processing and data entry
- Three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receipts
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, exceptions, and payment queries
- Supplier statement reconciliations and account maintenance
- Preparation and processing of supplier payment runs
- Monitor AP workflows to ensure processing deadlines are achieved
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve outstanding issues
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with company policies
- Assist with process improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency within AP operations
- Previous experience in a Senior Accounts Payable Officer or similar AP-focused role
- Strong end-to-end Accounts Payable experience within a high-volume environment
- Demonstrated experience using large ERP or finance systems
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to identify errors, anomalies, and inconsistencies within financial data
- Strong reconciliation skills and experience resolving complex supplier queries
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines
- Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels
- Proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset
- Available to commence immediately or at short notice
For more information or a confidential discussion, please apply or contact Sam Bott at sam.bott@perigongroup.com.au.
