Accounts Administrator

Sharp & Carter; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (3 days in office, 2

CBD office location

Collaborative team environment

Stable organisation with tenure

Transformation and process improvement

Job summary

Sharp & Carter is recruiting for an Accounts Administrator to support AP/AR functions in a large Victorian organisation. The role, based in the CBD, offers a hybrid office arrangement and a 3-6 month temporary assignment.

You will process AP transactions, handle reconciliations, assist with debt reporting, and contribute to month-end activities while liaising with internal and external stakeholders. The position emphasises accuracy and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strong reconciliation skills with attention to accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Payable transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Complete supplier account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage debtor invoicing and assist with aged debtors reporting.
• Maintain daily cashbooks and perform bank reconciliations.
• Respond to supplier and stakeholder enquiries professionally.
• Assist with month-end reporting requirements.
• Support compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Time management

Reconciliation skills

Education

Finance/accounting qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP Concur

Job description

• Hybrid working environment with a highly respected and stable organisation
• 3 - 6 month temporary assignment
• SAP Concur experience is essential

• Hybrid working environment with a highly respected and stable organisation
• 3 - 6 month temporary assignment
• SAP Concur experience is essential

About Our Client

Our client (located in the CBD) is a large, highly respected organisation that plays an integral role in supporting the daily operations of thousands of Victorians. Renowned for its commitment to service excellence, innovation and continuous improvement, the organisation offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a business that delivers meaningful outcomes to the community.

Due to continued operational requirements, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Administrator to join their finance team in a diverse position supporting both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions (this role is heavily AP focussed).

The Role

Reporting to the Manager - Accounts (AP/AR) & Transformation, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions across the business. This position offers a mix of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, reconciliations, stakeholder liaison and process improvement responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing Accounts Payable transactions accurately and efficiently
• Completing supplier account reconciliations and resolving account discrepancies
• Managing debtor invoicing and assisting with aged debtors reporting
• Maintaining daily cashbooks and completing bank reconciliations
• Responding to supplier and stakeholder enquiries in a professional and timely manner
• Assisting with month-end reporting requirements
• Supporting compliance with company accounting policies and procedures
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within Accounts Payable or broader finance administration role
• Experience with SAP Concur is essential
• Experience working within a corporate or shared services environment
• Strong reconciliation skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Relevant finance, accounting or business qualifications will be viewed favourably

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model (3 days office, 2 days from home)
• Modern CBD office location
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Stable organisation with strong employee tenure
• Opportunity to contribute to ongoing transformation and process improvement initiatives
• Competitive salary package