Accounts Payable Officer

Michael Page; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 days WFH

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Accounts Payable Officer for a short-term assignment in Australia. The role involves end-to-end AP processing and supplier queries, with collaboration across local and overseas stakeholders.

You will support banking payments, portal uploads, and general finance tasks while maintaining strong communication with internal teams. Ideal candidates have AP experience, ERP/Excel proficiency, and a proactive, detail-focused approach to manage multiple priorities in a

Qualifications

• Previous Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience processing payments and performing account reconciliations.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience managing shared mailboxes and prioritising workload effectively.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience using ERP/accounting systems and Excel.
• Exposure to Accounts Receivable or customer finance processes will be advantageous.
• The ability to work independently and quickly learn established processes.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end Accounts Payable activities.
• Liaising with overseas teams regarding invoice processing and supplier queries.
• Preparing and processing banking payments, including ad hoc payments.
• Monitoring and managing the shared finance mailbox and following up outstanding actions.
• Releasing customer accounts on hold within the ERP system where required.
• Uploading invoices to customer portals.
• Sending invoice copies directly to customers and stores when required.
• Providing general support to the Finance team and assisting with ad hoc finance-related tasks.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Payments processing

Reconciliations

ERP systems

Excel

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

ERP/accounting systems

Excel

Job description

Reporting to the Head of Finance, this Accounts Payable Officer role is responsible for end-to-end accounts payable processing, payment preparation, and supplier query resolution. The successful candidate will also support broader finance operations, working closely with both local and overseas stakeholders.

Our client is a well-established organisation seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional to support the finance function during a short-term assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who can quickly adapt to existing processes and contribute from day one.

Description

• Managing end-to-end Accounts Payable activities.
• Liaising with overseas teams regarding invoice processing and supplier queries.
• Preparing and processing banking payments, including ad hoc payments.
• Monitoring and managing the shared finance mailbox and following up outstanding actions.
• Releasing customer accounts on hold within the ERP system where required.
• Uploading invoices to customer portals.
• Sending invoice copies directly to customers and stores when required.
• Providing general support to the Finance team and assisting with ad hoc finance-related tasks.

Profile

• Previous Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience processing payments and performing account reconciliations.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience managing shared mailboxes and prioritising workload effectively.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience using ERP/accounting systems and Excel.
• Exposure to Accounts Receivable or customer finance processes will be advantageous.
• The ability to work independently and quickly learn established processes.

Job Offer

• Immediate start
• 2 days WFH
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Diverse responsibilities across finance operations.
• Exposure to both Accounts Payable and broader finance functions.