Account Payable Officer

Kg Talent; North Lismore; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Metroll Lismore is seeking an organised Accounts Payable Officer to own the day-to-day supplier invoices and payments in our Lismore team.

You will process invoices, match them to purchase orders and delivery documents, maintain supplier records and support month-end activities while collaborating with purchasing, operations and the broader finance function.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good understanding of accounts payable processes.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills and professional supplier interactions.
• Good computer skills and confidence learning new systems.
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems is highly regarded.
• Ability to work independently while also being part of a team.
• A proactive approach and willingness to get involved.
• Experience in a manufacturing, construction, trade or distribution environment will be highly regarded but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Processing and coding supplier invoices.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation.
• Checking invoices for accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
• Processing supplier payments and maintaining payment records.
• Reconciling supplier statements.
• Responding to supplier queries and following up outstanding issues.
• Maintaining accurate supplier records.
• Assisting with month-end accounts payable activities.
• Supporting reconciliations and general finance administration.
• Maintaining organised and accurate financial records.
• Working closely with purchasing, operations and other internal teams.
• Identifying and resolving invoice and payment issues in a timely manner.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Attention to detail

Organisation

Supplier communication

ERP systems

Team collaboration

Independent work

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Accounts Payable Officer | Metroll Lismore

Join a growing team and take ownership of the accounts payable function

Metroll Lismore is looking for an organised and detail-focused Accounts Payable Officer to join our team in Lismore.

This is a great opportunity for someone with accounts payable experience who enjoys working in a hands-on role and wants to be part of a supportive and established business.

You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day processing of supplier invoices and payments, while working closely with suppliers, internal teams and the wider finance function.

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll manage the end-to-end accounts payable process and help ensure invoices and supplier payments are processed accurately and on time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing and coding supplier invoices
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation
• Checking invoices for accuracy and resolving discrepancies
• Processing supplier payments and maintaining payment records
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Responding to supplier queries and following up outstanding issues
• Maintaining accurate supplier records
• Assisting with month-end accounts payable activities
• Supporting reconciliations and general finance administration
• Maintaining organised and accurate financial records
• Working closely with purchasing, operations and other internal teams
• Identifying and resolving invoice and payment issues in a timely manner

About You

You’ll be someone who takes pride in getting the details right and enjoys keeping things organised.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Previous experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good understanding of accounts payable processes
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with suppliers
• Good computer skills and confidence learning new systems
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems will be highly regarded
• Ability to work independently while also being part of a team
• A proactive approach and willingness to get involved
• Experience in a manufacturing, construction, trade or distribution environment will be highly regarded but is not essential.

Why Join Metroll?

• Join an established and growing Australian business
• Work with a friendly and supportive team
• Stable, full-time opportunity based in Lismore
• Opportunity to develop your finance and accounting skills
• Varied role with exposure across the wider business
• Work in a practical and down-to-earth environment

If you’re an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for your next opportunity, or you’re ready to take the next step in your finance career, we’d love to hear from you.

Metroll is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities.
Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and may be required to undertake relevant, role-appropriate pre-employment screening.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at any stage, please let us know.