Accounts Payable Officer

Michael Page; Sydney; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a Western Sydney employer to recruit for an Accounts Payable professional. The role focuses on end-to-end AP processes within a busy, high-volume environment.

The successful candidate will have 2–5 years’ AP experience, strong reconciliation abilities and advanced Excel skills. A proactive, collaborative team member who communicates well is preferred for long-term career growth in finance.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume environment.
• Strong supplier statement reconciliation experience.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, claims and credit notes.
• Perform end-to-end supplier statement reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Manage employee expense claims and review operational expenses.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice and payment queries.
• Support bank reconciliations, aged payables reviews and month-end activities.
• Maintain high levels of accuracy, compliance and timeliness across AP processes.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Excel skills

Analytical & problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Join a global retail leader with strong career progression

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded organisation with a strong reputation for operational excellence and employee development. Known for fostering long-term careers and promoting from within, they offer a collaborative and supportive environment where employees are encouraged to grow professionally.

Job Description

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end Accounts Payable function and ensuring supplier payments are processed accurately and efficiently.Key responsibilities include:

• Processing supplier invoices, claims and credit notes.
• Performing end-to-end supplier statement reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Managing employee expense claims and reviewing operational expenses.
• Liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice and payment-related queries.
• Supporting bank reconciliations, aged payables reviews and month-end activities.
• Maintaining high levels of accuracy, compliance and timeliness across all AP processes.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will bring previous Accounts Payable experience gained within a high-volume environment and possess strong reconciliation capabilities. You will be a proactive and resilient professional with excellent communication skills and a genuine desire to build a long-term career within finance.You will also demonstrate:

• 2-5 years' Accounts Payable experience, ideally within retail, FMCG or a similar industry.
• Strong supplier statement reconciliation experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package of $80,000 + Super.
• Permanent full-time opportunity based in Western Sydney.
• Strong learning and development opportunities.
• Exposure to a large-scale, high-volume finance environment.
• On-site parking and a supportive team culture.