Accounts Payable Officer

Perigon Group Pty Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Perigon Group Pty Limited partners with a well-established global retail group to recruit an Accounts Payable Officer on an initial 12-month contract with potential to go permanent. You will support high-volume invoice processing and ensure timely payments.

You should have 2–3 years of accounts payable experience, retail experience is beneficial, and you must be available to start immediately.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in accounts payable.
• Experience in the retail sector is beneficial but not essential.
• Immediately available to start.

Responsibilities

• Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, goods receipts and supplier invoices.
• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and within required timeframes.
• Manage invoice approval processes and follow up on outstanding approvals to ensure timely payment.
• Reconcile supplier statements, investigate discrepancies and resolve outstanding balances.
• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice processing, coding, approvals and payment preparation.
• Respond to supplier and internal stakeholder queries promptly and professionally.
• Assist with month-end and year-end activities, ensuring invoices are processed and reconciliations completed within deadlines.

Job description

The Opportunity

We’re partnering with a well-established and high-performing retail group with a strong presence globally. Due to internal movements, they are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join the team on an initial 12-month contract, with potential to go permanent.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, goods receipts and supplier invoices to ensure accuracy prior to payment.
• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and within required timeframes.
• Manage invoice approval processes and follow up on outstanding approvals to ensure timely payment.
• Reconcile supplier statements, investigate discrepancies and resolve outstanding balances.
• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice processing, coding, approvals and payment preparation.
• Respond to supplier and internal stakeholder queries promptly and professionally.
• Assist with month-end and year-end activities, ensuring invoices are processed and reconciliations completed within deadlines.

About You

• 2–3 years’ experience within accounts payable
• Experience working within retail (beneficial but not essential)
• Immediately available to start