Accounts Payable (3 Month Temp Contract)

Chandler Macleod Group; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod Group in Beresfield, NSW, is seeking an Accounts Payable Officer for a 3-month contract to support a busy finance team. The role involves processing high volumes of supplier invoices, maintaining accurate vendor master data, and ensuring timely payments in accordance with internal controls.

You will liaise with suppliers and internal finance officers, reconcile statements, and keep meticulous records using EFTSURE and SAGE. Australian applicants only.

Qualifications

• Recent experience processing a high volume of invoices in a large organisation.
• Detailed understanding of best practice accounts payable principles and processes.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent attention to detail and data-entry accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Australian citizen or permanent resident eligible to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate vendor master data using EFTSURE and SAGE.
• Liaising with finance officers and suppliers regarding stock management and accounts.
• Querying invoice items from internal and external finance officers.
• Reconciling supplier statements.
• Processing a high volume of invoices for specialised suppliers.
• Filing and maintaining supplier records.
• Checking and verifying invoices for accuracy.

Skills

Vendor data management

Invoice data accuracy

High-volume invoicing

Communication

Independent work

Tools

SAGE

EFTSURE

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accounts Payable (3 Month Temp Contract)

Chandler Macleod is seeking an Accounts Payable Officer on a 3 month contract, supporting our client Baiada in Beresfield.

Delivering fresh poultry to local retailers and value-adding products to Quick Service Restaurants and food service customers, Baiada are leading the way in the industry through innovation and setting high standards around process and efficiency, which ensures they deliver millions of high-quality products every year.

About the role:
In your new role of Accounts Payable Officer, you will support the team in:

• Maintaining accurate vendor master data using internal systems EFTSURE and SAGE
• Liaising with finance officers and suppliers concerning stock management, and accounts
• Querying invoice items from internal and external business finance officers
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Processing a high volume of invoicesfor specialised suppliers
• Filing and maintaining supplier records
• Checking and verifying invoices for accuracy

About you:
You will have recent experience processinga high volume of invoices, within a large organisation. In addition, you will bring:

• Detailed understanding of best practice accounts payable principles and processes
• Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Australian Citizen or permanent resident of Australia (legally entitled to work in Australia)

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.