Accounts Payable Officer (12-Month Parental Leave Contract)

Hunter Manning; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Manning is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join our client's finance team on a 12-month parental leave contract which could lead to a permanent opportunity. Based in Perth, WA, you will support the smooth running of the AP function within a supportive, well-established team.

You will process supplier invoices, match to purchase orders and receipts, and handle weekly/monthly payment runs, with GST compliance and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar accounts payable role.
• Strong working knowledge of a large ERP system.
• Intermediate Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to your work.
• Strong communication and a customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a busy environment.
• Full Australian working rights and based in Perth.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and on time.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and receipts, and resolving discrepancies.
• Preparing and processing weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Reconciling supplier statements and following up on outstanding queries.
• Maintaining supplier master data and ensuring vendor details are verified and secure.
• Processing employee expense claims and corporate credit card reconciliations.
• Responding to supplier and internal enquiries professionally and promptly.
• Assisting with month-end close, accruals and reporting.
• Supporting compliance with internal controls, GST requirements and company policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer-focused

Deadline management

Tools

ERP system

Excel

Job description

Hunter Manning is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join our client's finance team on a 12-month parental leave contract which could lead to a permanent opportunity. Based in Perth, WA, you will support the smooth running of the AP function within a supportive, well-established team.

You will process supplier invoices, match to purchase orders and receipts, and handle weekly/monthly payment runs, with GST compliance and strong attention to detail.