Accounts Payable Coordinator

Lawson Elliott Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson Elliott Recruitment – Alexandria NSW is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join the Alexandria-based finance team on a 3-month temporary assignment, starting immediately. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll oversee the offshore AP team and ensure accurate, timely processing of invoices and payments.

You’ll need 5–6 years in accounts payable, exposure to offshore coordination, and strong Excel/ERP skills.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of experience in accounts payable, ideally coordinating offshore teams.
• Construction, engineering or project-based experience is highly regarded.
• Strong organizational and detail-focused approach with ability to manage high volumes and deadlines.
• Proficient with Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Guide the day-to-day output of the offshore AP team, ensuring accuracy and deadlines.
• Code and process supplier and subcontractor invoices end to end with proper approvals.
• Prepare and finalise weekly payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve variances promptly.
• Act as first point of contact for supplier, subcontractor and project team queries.
• Maintain accurate vendor master data and support internal controls.
• Assist with month-end tasks including accruals and reconciliations.
• Identify process gaps and suggest practical fixes for smooth handovers.

Skills

Excel

ERP systems

Cross-team coordination

Tools

ERP

Job description

Lawson Elliott Recruitment – Alexandria NSW

This well-established, leading national property and construction business delivers major projects across Australia and has built a strong reputation for quality and integrity. Employee wellbeing sits at the centre of how they operate, and they back their people with clear pathways for career progression.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join the Alexandria-based finance team on a 3-month temporary assignment, starting immediately. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll keep the AP function running smoothly while acting as the onshore lead for an offshore team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Guide the day-to-day output of the offshore AP team, checking work for accuracy and deadlines
• Code and process supplier and subcontractor invoices end to end, confirming the right approvals are in place
• Prepare and finalise weekly payment runs
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve variances quickly
• Act as the first point of contact for supplier, subcontractor and project team queries
• Keep vendor master data accurate and support strong internal controls
• Assist with month-end tasks, including accruals and reconciliations
• Spot process gaps and suggest practical fixes to keep onshore and offshore handovers seamless

To be considered for this role you will have 5-6 years’ experience in accounts payable, ideally with exposure to reviewing or coordinating the work of an offshore team. Experience in construction, engineering or a project-based environment will be highly regarded. You’ll be organised and detail-focused, comfortable managing high volumes and competing deadlines, and confident communicating clearly across teams and time zones. Strong Excel skills and ERP experience are expected, and you’ll be available to start immediately.