Accounts Payable Officer

NEX Building Group; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home discount on builds

8 weeks parental leave

Health insurance discount

Whitegoods discounts

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Remuneration package

Job summary

The NEX Building Group is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance team at our Newcastle, NSW location. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Team Leader, you will ensure accurate processing of supplier invoices across multiple entities and support month-end activities.

Key skills include experience in high-volume AP, strong data accuracy, excellent Excel and ERP system familiarity, and superb communication to liaise with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable or similar finance role.
• Ability to process high volumes of invoices.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and timely across entities.
• Respond to vendor and stakeholder enquiries professionally.
• Run weekly payment runs and reconcile supplier statements.
• Maintain accounts payable records and support month-end processes.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Data accuracy

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Prioritisation

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

The NEX Building Group is a diverse and expanding organisation with over 1,300 passionate employees. Our purpose is to build beautiful homes for Australians. Established in 1987 and continuing to evolve both organically and through acquisition, we are well positioned for growth and committed to achieving our vision of being Australia's leading home building group. Our iconic brands include McDonald Jones, MOJO Homes, Weeks Homes, Wilson Homes, Arden Homes Brighton Homes and Supaloc Steel Frames.

From architecturally designed first homes and multi-residential projects to luxurious residences and investment properties, our brands strive to set the benchmark in the new home building industry while ensuring that our people, both customers and staff, are at the centre of everything we do along the way.

Building new homes and better futures for Australians is a true honour and so rewarding. Here are some other rewards and benefits we offer our employees.

Our perks and benefits

We believe that our employee community is a key strength of our organisation, and we aim to attract the best talent to achieve our strategic goal of being Australia's leading residential builder and employer of choice in our sector. We are committed to taking care of our employees, that's why we offer a range of benefits including:

• Discount on building a new home through our building brands (after qualifying period)
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Discounted health insurance through nib
• Discounts on whitegoods
• Fitness Passport
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development and educational assistance
• Attractive remuneration and so much more!

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance team. Reporting directly to the Accounts Payable Team Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient and accurate processing of accounts payable transactions across multiple business units.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner across multiple entities and departments.
• Responding to vendor and stakeholder enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Processing weekly payment runs.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies where required.
• Maintaining accurate accounts payable records and supporting month-end processes.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the accounts payable function.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a proactive team player with a strong commitment to accuracy, customer service, and continuous improvement. You will bring:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or similar finance-related role.
• Demonstrated experience processing high volumes of invoices in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the business.
• Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience with ERP or financial management systems will be highly regarded.

Interested?

The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening and depending on the inherent requirements of the role, may involve the completion of a National Police Check and pre-employment medical.