Accounts Payable - Multiple Roles (Officer & Team Lead)

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

About Our Client

Our client is a respected market leader within its sector, known for its commitment to operational excellence, innovation and employee development. With a strong presence across Australia and a collaborative team culture, they offer a stable and rewarding environment where finance professionals can build long-term careers. Due to continued growth and a focus on strengthening the finance function, exciting opportunities have become available for both an Accounts Payable Officer and an Accounts Payable Coordinator/Team Leader to join the team.

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Coordinator/Team Lead will be responsible for:

• Leading the day-to-day Accounts Payable function across a high-volume operational environment.
• Supervising, mentoring and supporting Accounts Payable team members to ensure workload priorities and service levels are achieved.
• Monitoring AP workflows, processing queues and invoice status across ERP and workflow systems.
• Acting as the escalation point for complex supplier, invoice, payment and approval-related issues.
• Overseeing invoice processing, PO matching, coding accuracy and approval compliance.
• Coordinating supplier payment runs and ensuring adherence to delegated authorities and internal controls.
• Building strong relationships with operational, procurement, warehouse and finance stakeholders.
• Supporting cash flow planning through monitoring upcoming supplier obligations and payment commitments.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across AP processes, reporting, automation and controls.
• Supporting audit requirements and ensuring ongoing compliance with company policies and governance frameworks.

The Accounts Payable Officer will be responsible for:

• Processing supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and within agreed timeframes.
• Managing supplier onboarding and maintaining supplier master data.
• Verifying supplier banking details and ensuring compliance with internal controls and fraud-prevention procedures.
• Matching purchase orders, invoices and goods receipts while investigating discrepancies.
• Monitoring invoice approval workflows and following up outstanding approvals.
• Preparing weekly and ad-hoc payment runs and supporting payment processing activities.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving supplier queries in a timely manner.
• Supporting month-end close activities and AP reconciliations.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with company policies, GST requirements and AP controls.
• Identifying opportunities to improve AP processes, data quality and workflow efficiency.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidates should have:

• Proven Accounts Payable experience within a complex environment
• Strong understanding of end-to-end AP processes
• Experience working with purchase orders, invoice matching and payment runs
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Experience working with ERP systems

What's on Offer

• A salary of up to $95,000 + Super (Accounts Payable Officer) or $135,000 + Super (Accounts Payable Coordinator/Team Leader)
• Discretionary quarterly bonus
• Hybrid working with up to 2 days per week working from home
• Flexible start and finish times
• Convenient CBD location, close to public transport links
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on finance operations
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Diverse role with strong stakeholder engagement