Accounts Payable Officer

About the role

An established Australian business with a national presence is looking for an Accounts Payable Officer to join its finance team and work closely with the Financial Director. The role manages the end-to-end AP function, with a focus on invoice processing, supplier reconciliations, payment runs and resolving outstanding supplier enquiries. It suits someone who enjoys problem-solving, takes initiative and can manage their own workload.

This is an initial four-month contract with onsite parking, flexible start and finish times, and the option to work from home up to two days per week.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, including invoice processing, coding, matching and payment preparation
• Manage the AP inbox, respond to supplier enquiries and prioritise urgent invoices and payments
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs, including local and international payments
• Reconcile supplier statements, investigate discrepancies and follow up outstanding invoices and credit notes
• Process staff expense claims, corporate credit card transactions and supplier prepayments
• Support month-end reconciliations, reporting and other finance-related tasks
• Help identify ways to improve existing processes and support the wider finance team

Required profile

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an Accounts Payable role, preferably in a high-volume environment
• Ability to manage a busy AP inbox and resolve supplier enquiries and discrepancies
• Experience using accounting or ERP systems and strong Excel skills
• Strong organisational skills, clear communication and the ability to work autonomously
• Applicants must be based in Brisbane, Australia, with unrestricted working rights