Accounts Payable Officer

Norwest Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Full-time permanent

Job summary

Norwest Recruitment Pty Ltd is assisting an established Australian engineering business in Blacktown to recruit an Accounts Payable Officer. You will own the full AP process, from invoice capture and three-way matching to payment runs and reconciliations, collaborating with the Financial Controller and project teams.

This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of about $80,000 plus superannuation, with opportunities to streamline processes and support audits in a busy, deadline-driven

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable, preferably in engineering/construction or project-based environments.
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, PO matching and approval workflows.
• Excellent communication and proactive problem-solving approaches.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices with correct approvals and cost allocations.
• Perform three-way matching of POs, receipts, and invoices.
• Manage AP inbox and respond to supplier/internal queries.
• Prepare weekly/monthly payment runs (EFT and manual payments).
• Maintain supplier accounts and AP reconciliations.
• Investigate outstanding/invoice disputes with stakeholders.
• Assist with month-end accruals, journals and reporting.
• Support audits and compliance with policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes.

Skills

Accounts Payable

PO Matching

Excel (VLOOKUP)

GST ABN compliance

Supplier liaison

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Accounts Payable Officer

Blacktown | $80,000 + Superannuation | Full Time | Permanent

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking to join an established business with a strong reputation in its industry?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established engineering business, supporting its finance function across a broad range of accounts payable activities. Working closely with the Financial Controller and operational teams, you’ll take ownership of the AP process, ensuring invoices are processed accurately, suppliers are paid on time and internal stakeholders receive the support they need.

If you’re someone who enjoys a hands-on AP role, takes pride in accuracy and can manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment, this could be a great next step.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll be responsible for the end-to-end accounts payable function, working across supplier invoices, reconciliations, payment runs and month-end activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, ensuring correct approvals, GL coding and cost centre allocations.
• Complete three-way matching of purchase orders, delivery dockets and invoices.
• Manage the accounts payable inbox and respond to supplier and internal queries.
• Prepare weekly and monthly payment runs, including EFT and manual payments.
• Maintain supplier accounts and complete regular AP reconciliations.
• Investigate outstanding and disputed invoices, liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with month-end activities, including accruals, journals and reporting.
• Support audit requirements and ensure compliance with relevant accounting and company policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and efficiencies.

About You

To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable position, preferably within engineering, construction or a project-based environment.
• A strong understanding of invoice processing, purchase order matching and approval workflows.
• Experience dealing with suppliers, subcontractors and consultants.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• An understanding of GST, ABN validation and general compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

The Benefits

• Salary of approximately $80,000 + Superannuation.
• Join an established and reputable Australian engineering business.
• Broad, hands-on accounts payable position with exposure to project-related accounting.
• Work closely with an experienced Financial Controller.
• Stable, full-time permanent opportunity.