Accounts Payable Officer

John Holland; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

John Holland is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join our Adelaide finance team. You will process supplier invoices, manage creditor payments, reconcile statements and ensure GST compliance, in a fast-paced construction environment.

Based in Adelaide, this role offers steady workload, a collaborative team, and exposure to large-scale infrastructure programmes with clear processes and a commitment to quality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in Accounts Payable.
• GST knowledge and accounts payable principles.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and within agreed timeframes.
• Prepare and process EFT payments to creditors.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide guidance on AP processes and maintain vendor records.
• Ensure compliance with GST and ATO requirements.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Finance systems experience

Education

Accounting qualification (certified/bookkeeping)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/Financial systems

Job description

The Project

The consortium of John Holland, Bouygues Construction, Arcadis Australia, Jacobs and Ventia has been selected to build South Australia's biggest-ever road infrastructure project. In partnership with the South Australian Government, this consortium forms the Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance.

The Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance, will deliver the final 10.5km section of the North-South Corridor, forming a continuous 78 km, non-stop, traffic light-free motorway, and contributing to a long-lasting legacy for the community and people of Adelaide.

The T2D Project involves constructing two separate tunnels - the Southern Tunnels and the Northern Tunnels connected by an open motorway, with a combined total distance of 10.5km, open to traffic in 2031. The T2D project comprises the tunnels, surface works including road and bridge construction in addition to services buildings and complex mechanical and electrical infrastructure. The T2D Alliance is committed to providing opportunities for local people, Aboriginal workers, apprentices, trainees and job seekers who are long-term unemployed and offers people an incredible opportunity to be a part of an iconic project.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and creditor payments while ensuring compliance with Alliance policies, contractual obligations and Australian taxation requirements. You will also provide exceptional customer service by supporting internal stakeholders and external suppliers with payment enquiries.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and within agreed timeframes.
• Prepare and process Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments to creditors.
• Issue remittance advices to suppliers following payment processing.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate and resolve account discrepancies.
• Respond promptly to internal and external accounts payable enquiries.
• Prepare month-end reports, reconciliations, accruals and journal allocations.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and process vendor master data changes.
• Ensure GST has been correctly applied to invoices and payment requests.
• Provide guidance to employees on Accounts Payable processes and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Alliance financial controls, policies and ATO requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance team.

About you

• Minimum2 years' experience in an Accounts Payable position.
• Experience processing high volumes of invoices with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Sound knowledge of GST and Accounts Payable principles.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and financial systems experience.
• Experience within the construction, engineering, transport or infrastructure sectors will be highly regardeD

We offer

Your success is our success, and as an Alliance, we are committed to being an employer of choice in Adelaide. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives and ideas are valued as crucial to our long-term success.

We are invested in your future with us and prioritise providing rich career experiences and ongoing development opportunities to support your growth.