Accounts Payable Officer

C; Adelaide; Presencial; AUD 80 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Diverse, interesting and busy role

Ethical and harmonious working атмосh?

Staff social activities

Professional and friendly colleagues

Resumo da oferta

Commercial & Legal is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to manage the firm’s AP function, process supplier invoices and employee claims, and support AR and other finance tasks. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and 5+ years of AP experience, with familiarity across MYOB AE, Xero, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP. Based in Adelaide, the position offers a full-time, permanent arrangement.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounts payable experience.
• Experience in both AP and AR functions.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.

Responsabilidades

• Process and maintain accurate records of all accounts payable transactions.
• Ensure supplier invoices are reviewed, coded, approved, and processed timely.
• Prepare and process weekly/monthly payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Respond to supplier inquiries and resolve payment issues promptly.
• Maintain supplier records including banking details and account information.
• Monitor AP ageing and ensure payments within terms.
• Process employee expense claims and corporate card reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end/year-end AP reconciliations and reporting.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure proper authorization and allocation.
• Support process improvements and maintain confidentiality.

Conhecimentos

Accounts payable

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Accounting principles

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Ferramentas

MYOB AE

XERO

Oracle

QuickBooks

SAP

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia A$80,000 - A$90,000

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Posted 26 Oct 2026

Description

About US:

At Commercial & Legal, we are a leading full-service Business Advisory firm, recognized locally and nationally for delivering excellence. Through collaboration across our diverse service divisions, we combine specialist expertise to provide exceptional outcomes for our clients. Our mission is to stand by our clients, offering trusted advice and outstanding service. We achieve this by investing in talented people, fostering strong relationships, and consistently driving results that matter.

About the Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Firm's accounts payable function, ensuring supplier invoices, employee expense claims, and payments are processed accurately and on time. Working closely with suppliers, clients, internal stakeholders, and the finance team, the Accounts Payable Officer will maintain strong financial controls, reconcile supplier accounts, resolve payment queries, and support the efficient operation of the finance function. The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. Experience in accounts payable processes and a sound understanding of accounting principles are essential. The position also provides backup support for Accounts Receivable functions and therefore requires experience across both AP and AR processes.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain accurate records of all accounts payable transactions.
• Ensure supplier invoices are reviewed, coded, approved, and processed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare and process weekly and monthly payment runs in accordance with company procedures.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any discrepancies or outstanding items.
• Respond to supplier enquiries and resolve payment-related issues promptly and professionally.
• Maintain accurate supplier records, including banking details and account information.
• Monitor accounts payable ageing and ensure payments are made within agreed trading terms.
• Process employee expense claims and corporate credit card reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounts payable reconciliations and reporting.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure invoices are appropriately authorised and allocated.
• Support the continuous improvement of accounts payable processes, controls, and systems.
• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.
• Assist with general finance administration and other accounting tasks as required.
• Provide backup support for payroll, accounts receivable, and other finance functions during periods of leave or increased workload.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

5+ years of experience in accounts payable or related field

Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices

Experience in both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Experience with accounting software (e.g. MYOB AE, XERO, Oracle, QuickBooks, SAP) preferred.

Job benefits and perks

Diverse, interesting and busy role

Ethical and harmonious working atmosphere

Staff social activities

Professional and friendly colleagues

Why Join US?

Extra Leave: 3 additional days off (birthday, work anniversary, and a day of your choice)

Discounts: Access exclusive product discounts

Career Growth: Opportunities for development and progression

Social Club: Regular events to connect with colleagues