Accounts Payable Officer

Frontline Retail Melbourne; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Frontline Retail Melbourne is seeking an Accounts Payable Officer – FMCG to join a globally recognised business with an established international presence. You will process supplier invoices, reconcile accounts, and support GST checks in a fast-paced finance team.

The role offers career growth within a respected FMCG organisation, opportunities to develop your Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables), and a collaborative, outcome-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' experience in Accounts Payable or similar role.
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting preferred.
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables).
• Good understanding of AP processes and GL principles.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, claims, credit notes and staff travel/expense claims.
• Reconcile supplier statements, including freight/duty, investigate discrepancies and ensure timely payments.
• Monitor aged payables, chase missing invoices and maintain supplier accounts.
• Review warehouse/depot expenses and liaise with stakeholders to resolve queries.
• Assist with daily bank reconciliations and GST checks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary accounting qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Accounts Payable Officer – FMCG

Join a globally recognised FMCG business with an established international presence and a strong reputation in its field. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, detail-oriented Accounts Payable Officer to join a supportive finance team in a fast-paced environment, with genuine opportunities for career development and growth within the business.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, claims, credit notes and employee travel and expense claims.
• Reconcile supplier statements, including freight and duty accounts, investigating discrepancies and ensuring timely payments.
• Monitor aged payables, follow up on missing invoices and maintain accurate supplier accounts.
• Review warehouse and depot expenses and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve queries.
• Assist with daily bank reconciliations, general ledger reviews and monthly GST checks.
• Support the wider Accounts Payable team in achieving operational targets, accuracy and efficiency.

Skills and Experience

• 1–2 years' experience in Accounts Payable, ideally with exposure to supplier statement reconciliations.
• A tertiary qualification in Accounting is preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and PivotTables.
• Sound understanding of accounts payable processes, general ledger principles and financial procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build professional relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• A proactive, resilient and positive attitude, with a strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

In Return

• Competitive salary package.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Career growth and development opportunities within a globally recognised business.
• The opportunity to build your experience within an established international FMCG organisation.