Senior Accounts Payable Clerk

About the role

Lactalis is looking for an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Officer to join its Brisbane finance team, reporting to the Financial Controller. The role supports high-volume accounts payable operations so that supplier invoices, payments, reconciliations and vendor data are processed accurately, on time and in line with internal controls. It is a full-time, fixed-term 6-month position with a hybrid model of 60% office and 40% working from home.

Key responsibilities

• Work with the Shared Services Centre and local teams to resolve issues and improve accounts payable outcomes.
• Prepare accurate and timely vendor payment runs in line with agreed supplier terms and internal requirements.
• Review and match purchase order and non-purchase order invoices, ensuring the correct approvals are in place.
• Investigate and resolve invoice exceptions and discrepancies using Vendor Invoice Management.
• Reconcile supplier statements and follow up outstanding invoices and payment matters.
• Maintain accurate vendor master data and financial system records.
• Respond professionally to supplier and internal stakeholder queries.
• Support compliance with company policies, procedures, internal controls and audit requirements.

Required profile

• At least 5 years' experience in a high-volume accounts payable function within a medium to large organisation.
• Experience reviewing and validating purchase order and non-purchase order invoices.
• Experience working with shared services and cross-functional teams.
• Detail-focused, dependable and able to manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of end-to-end accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, payment runs, reconciliations and supplier query resolution.
• Proficiency in SAP, Vendor Invoice Management, Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective time management, prioritisation and stakeholder communication skills.