Accounts Payable Officer (North Sydney)

Accounts Payable Officer / Analyst
North Sydney NSW
1 day WFH after onboarding

$85,000 base plus Superannuation
Job brief
An opportunity has become available for an experienced Accounts Payable Analyst to join a finance team in a high volume, process driven environment.
 
This role will suit someone with strong AP fundamentals who can manage BAU processing, payment runs, reconciliations and supplier queries, while also contributing to an AP automation project and broader process improvement initiatives.
 
The successful candidate will be confident working through volume, dealing with internal and external stakeholders, following approval frameworks, and identifying better ways of working across AP processes.
 
About our client
 

• Our client is an established business operating in a complex, service driven environment with a broad operational footprint.
• The finance team is currently focused on improving AP processes, strengthening controls and supporting the implementation of automation tools to create a more efficient and reliable payables function.
• Responsibilities
• Process a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently through SAP Business One or a similar ERP system
• Manage PO matching, invoice verification, coding, approvals and payment preparation in line with internal controls
• Support local and international payments, including overheads, stock, subcontractor and urgent payment requirements
• Assist with weekly payment runs and ensure suppliers are paid accurately and within agreed terms
• Maintain an accurate AP ledger, ensuring completeness, compliance and strong record keeping
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice, coding and payment discrepancies
• Respond to supplier and internal stakeholder queries in a timely and professional manner
• Follow up internal stakeholders for approvals, missing information and issue resolution
• Support month end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations and reporting requirements
• Maintain documentation for invoices, approvals, payment confirmations and audit support
• Contribute to the AP automation project and assist with process testing, workflow improvements and implementation support
• Identify opportunities to improve AP workflows, reduce manual processing and strengthen controls
• Work closely with Procurement, Finance and operational teams to ensure smooth and compliant processing

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounts payable, finance operations or a similar transactional finance role
• Strong experience in high volume AP processing, payment runs, reconciliations and supplier query management
• SAP Business One experience will be highly regarded
• Experience with AP automation tools or involvement in finance process improvement projects will be advantageous
• Strong understanding of AP controls, invoice verification, approval workflows and delegated authority
• Ability to work across multiple payment streams, including stock, overheads, subcontractors and international payments
• Strong attention to detail, especially around coding, cost allocation, supplier records and payment accuracy
• Confident communication skills and ability to deal with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Ability to work autonomously, manage deadlines and operate with limited hand holding
• Intermediate Excel skills and strong ERP system capability
• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline preferred

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