Senior Accounts Payable Officer

• Immediate start | 3-month temporary assignment


• Hybrid working arrangement | 3 days work from home


• $80,000 - $85,000 + superannuation.

Full Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Officer to join a well-established organisation on a 3-month temporary assignment. This role will see you supporting a high-volume Accounts Payable function, acting as a key point of escalation for complex AP matters and providing technical expertise across the wider finance team. Based in Richmond, the role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement with 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home.

The Opportunity

In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring the smooth operation of the Accounts Payable function while supporting stakeholders with complex queries, escalations, and process improvement initiatives.

Working within a fast-paced finance environment, you will utilise your strong AP knowledge to resolve issues, maintain supplier relationships, and contribute to the ongoing efficiency of the function.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex Accounts Payable queries and escalations


• Process invoices and payments accurately and efficiently within a high-volume environment


• Investigate and resolve supplier account discrepancies and payment issues
  
• Support vendor onboarding and supplier maintenance activities


• Act as a subject matter expert for Accounts Payable-related matters


• Assist with payment runs, reconciliations, and month-end activities


• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve queries promptly


• Ensure data accuracy and maintain strong financial controls across the AP function


• Assist with process improvement initiatives and workflow enhancements


• Support reporting requirements as required


• Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing finance team

About You

• Previous experience in a Senior Accounts Payable Officer or similar role


• Strong end-to-end Accounts Payable knowledge


• Experience working within a high-volume processing environment


• Proven ability to investigate and resolve complex AP issues independently


• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills


• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities


• High attention to detail and accuracy


• Strong systems aptitude with the ability to quickly learn new technology


• Experience with SAP and/or Esker will be highly regarded


• Manufacturing, retail, FMCG, or large corporate environment experience will be viewed favourably

What's on Offer

• Immediate start available


• 3-month temporary opportunity


• Richmond location


• Hybrid working model with 2 days in the office and 3 days from home


• Opportunity to work within a high-volume finance environment


• Exposure to complex Accounts Payable processes and stakeholder management


• Collaborative and supportive team culture


• Competitive hourly rate dependent on experience

If you're an experienced Accounts Payable professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex issues, building strong stakeholder relationships, and working within a fast-paced environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable organisation and make an immediate impact.

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