Accounts Payable Officer

FGI Developments; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FGI Developments in Cairns CBD is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join our finance team. You will manage supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations, ensuring timely processing and accuracy.

This hands-on role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders across projects. Construction experience is a plus, and Australian working rights are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role.
• Relevant qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or Business (preferred).
• Strong skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Xero.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable processes, including creating purchase orders, receipting goods, processing supplier invoices and issuing supplier remittances
• Follow approval workflows
• Prepare supplier payments in line with agreed terms and internal controls
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice/payment queries with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Maintain accurate financial records and update company systems
• Prepare reports on creditor balances and cash flow (as required)
• Support month-end tasks, including reconciliations and documentation
• Support general administration and office coordination tasks

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Accounting/Finance qualification

Tools

Xero

MS Office

Job description

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll support day-to-day accounts operations by managing outgoing payments, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring invoices are received, approved and processed on time. This is a hands-on role that combines financial administration with stakeholder communication and a strong attention to detail.

Key responsibilities

Manage accounts payable processes, including creating purchase orders, receipting goods, processing supplier invoices and issuing supplier remittances

Follow approval workflows

Prepare supplier payments in line with agreed terms and internal controls

Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice/payment queries with vendors and internal stakeholders

Maintain accurate financial records and update company systems

Prepare reports on creditor balances and cash flow (as required)

Support month-end tasks, including reconciliations and documentation

Support general administration and office coordination tasks

About you

Minimum 3 years' experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role

Relevant qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or Business (preferred)

Strong skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and accounting software (Xero)

Sound understanding of invoice processing, reconciliations, and payment runs

Excellent communication, organisation, and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Positive, proactive, and team-oriented mindset

Previous experience in construction highly desirable

Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident with unrestricted working rights

Ability to pass National Criminal History Check

About us

FGI Developments is seeking an experienced and detail-driven Accounts Payable Officer to join our growing team in Cairns CBD. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role across Accounts Payable, supporting financial operations across our projects.

Work across diverse, high-profile projects in multiple industries