Accounts Payable / Finance Officer

Next Logistics Co.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Logistics Co. is seeking an organised Accounts Payable Officer to manage day-to-day AP, supplier relationships, and procurement support. You will process invoices, code them, and ensure timely payments.

You will work with MYOB or Xero, maintain supplier records, and aid with purchasing and approvals. A proactive communicator with strong attention to detail will thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable or similar finance role.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and financial administration.
• Experience dealing directly with suppliers and resolving account queries.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and time management.
• Intermediate Excel skills including formulas, filtering, sorting and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounts payable, processing and coding supplier invoices.
• Ensure invoices are matched to purchase orders, receipts and documentation.
• Process supplier payments and assist with payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and onboarding.
• Liaise with suppliers on invoices, payments, queries, pricing and discrepancies.
• Assist with purchasing and procurement, including raising purchase orders.
• Ensure purchasing is authorised and aligned with business requirements.
• Support supplier negotiations and maintain supplier relationships.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on queries and approvals.

Skills

Accounts payable

Finance administration

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Stakeholder liaison

Tools

MYOB

Xero

Excel

Job description

This is a hands-on role responsible for the day-to-day management of accounts payable, supplier relationships, purchasing and procurement activities, while also providing broader finance and administrative support to the business.

Key responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end accounts payable function, including processing and coding supplier invoices.

Ensure invoices are accurately matched against purchase orders, receipts and supporting documentation.

Process supplier payments and assist with payment runs in line with agreed payment terms.

Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

Maintain accurate supplier records and ensure new supplier setups are completed appropriately.

Liaise directly with suppliers regarding invoices, payments, account queries, pricing and discrepancies.

Assist with purchasing and procurement activities, including raising purchase orders and obtaining supplier quotes.

Work with internal stakeholders to ensure purchasing is appropriately authorised and aligned with business requirements.

Assist with supplier negotiations and maintaining effective supplier relationships.

Monitor outstanding invoices and proactively follow up on queries and approvals.

About you

Previous experience in Accounts Payable, Finance Officer or similar finance role.

Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and financial administration.

Experience using MYOB and/or Xero is essential.

Previous purchasing and procurement experience is highly desirable.

Experience dealing directly with suppliers and resolving account queries.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

Strong organisational skills and effective time management, with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.

Intermediate/medium-level Excel skills, including working with formulas, filtering, sorting, reconciliations and data analysis.

Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Opportunity to join a growing and dynamic business.

A varied role with exposure across Finance, Purchasing and Procurement.

Opportunity to take ownership of key processes and contribute to process improvements.

Supportive and collaborative working environment.