Accounts Payable

Hays · Canberra ACT · Full time
Posted 15d ago

Accounts Payable

Hays
Canberra ACT

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Full time

$80k
Annual Salary up to $80k + Super (depending on experience)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Own the end-to-end accounts payable process.
  • Ensure timely and accurate supplier payments.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement.

Own an end-to-end AP role with growth opportunities. Apply now!

Your new company
Join a growing organisation as an Accounts Payable Officer and play a key role in supporting a busy finance team. This well-established organisation operates across multiple business entities and is experiencing continued growth. With a collaborative and supportive culture, the business is committed to continuous improvement and investing in systems and processes that support long-term success.
Your new role
As the Accounts Payable Officer, you will take ownership of the end-to-end accounts payable function and ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time. Working closely with finance, procurement and operational teams, you will contribute to efficient financial operations whilst maintaining strong compliance and control standards.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing the full accounts payable process from invoice receipt through to payment.
  • Matching invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation while resolving discrepancies.
  • Processing supplier payments across multiple entities and bank accounts.
  • Reconciling supplier statements and maintaining accurate accounts payable records.
  • Managing supplier enquiries and building positive stakeholder relationships.
  • Supporting month-end activities, accruals and general ledger reconciliations.
  • Identifying opportunities to streamline and automate accounts payable processes.
  • Maintaining supplier master data and ensuring compliance with financial controls.
  • Assisting with audit requirements and ensuring accurate GST and BAS coding.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Previous experience in an Accounts Payable role.
  • Strong reconciliation skills and high attention to detail.
  • Experience preparing payment runs and managing supplier accounts.
  • Strong Excel and financial systems experience.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • A proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement.
  • Understanding of financial controls, compliance and data security.
  • Experience with Sage and/or Xero accounting systems will be highly regarded.

What you'll get in return

  • Opportunity to join a growing and successful organisation.
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • Exposure to process improvement and system enhancement projects.
  • Diverse role with autonomy and ownership.
  • Competitive salary package and career development opportunities.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Emerina now on 02 6279 7408 for more information.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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Skills

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Attention to detailFinancial systemsMicrosoft excelProcess improvementReconciliationSageStakeholder engagementXero

Perks & benefits

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Career development opportunitiesSupportive and collaborative team environment

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