Accounts Payable Officer (18-month Fixed Term Contact)

Miele; Australia; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Quarterly Life Leave

Employee discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Miele's Finance team is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to ensure supplier payments are processed accurately and on time while building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Working within a collaborative, high-performing Finance team, you will help maintain financial records, assist with month-end activities, and contribute to ongoing improvements of Accounts Payable procedures. Hybrid work arrangement with two days at home and two days in the office.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in Accounts Payable or Finance Administration.
• Solid organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP Concur, SAP, AS400) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, reimbursements and payments accurately.
• Prepare payment runs and ensure creditors are paid on time.
• Reconcile supplier statements and key accounts.
• Respond to supplier and internal stakeholder enquiries.
• Assist with month-end activities, reporting and reconciliation.
• Contribute to process improvements and documentation of AP procedures.
• Support the wider Finance team with admin tasks.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Finance Administration

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Tools

SAP Concur

SAP

AS400

Job description

About Miele

What does it take for a family-run company to become world market leader in the premium domestic appliance segment? It takes more than offering average products, run-of-the-mill service or short-sighted actions. It also requires the aspiration to do it forever better and to be forever better. This stance accounts for a good working environment at Miele and the success of our products. Our colleagues can rest assured that those who live up to our standards of quality and professionalism grow personally and professionally. No matter if they are apprentices or managers. Make our claim your challenge - whether in Gütersloh, Melbourne or Singapore! Become one of more than 23,000 Miele employees in 50 countries around the world who are committed to making our products even better every day - and help us to expand our innovation leadership.

Miele ist seit mehr als 125 Jahren ein familiengeführtes Unternehmen. Aus dieser Tradition heraus ist uns eine gesunde Balance zwischen den Anforderungen und der Wertschätzung unserer Mitrarbeitenden sehr wichtig. Neben unserem Ziel, \"immer besser\" zu werden, welches unsere Mitarbeitenden mit ihrem Fachwissen, ihrem Ehrgeiz und ihrem Vorausdenken vertreten, wollen wir dafür sorgen, dass jede/r unser gutes Arbeitsklima bei Miele erleben und davon profitieren kann. Das Leben und Weitergeben unserer Miele-Werte sowie das Arbeiten im Team an der Weiterentwicklung unserer innovativen Produkte sind wichtige Bestandteile der Miele-Kultur an jedem unserer 50 Standorte. Wie wird man als Familienunternehmen Weltmarktführer im Premiumsegment für Hausgeräte und gefragter Partner für Lösungen in der Gewerbe- und Medizintechnik? Indem man den Anspruch hat, es immer besser zu machen und immer besser zu werden. Diese Haltung macht das Arbeiten bei Miele und den Erfolg unserer Produkte aus. Unsere Mitarbeitenden können sich darauf verlassen: Wer unser Qualitätsstreben lebt, der wächst persönlich und fachlich daran mit. Ganz gleich ob Auszubildende oder Führungskräfte. Mach deinen Anspruch zu deiner Herausforderung - ob in Gütersloh, Melbourne oder Singapur. Werde einer von 23.000 Mitarbeitenden in 50 Ländern der Welt, die sich täglich dafür einsetzen, unsere Produkte noch besser zu machen und hilf uns, unsere innovative Führungsposition weiter auszubauen.

About Your Workplace

Join Miele's Finance team and play an important role in supporting the financial operations of one of the world's leading premium appliance brands. As an Accounts Payable Clerk, you'll ensure supplier payments are processed accurately and on time while building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Working within a collaborative and high-performing Finance team, you'll help maintain the integrity of our financial processes, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support the delivery of exceptional service across the business.

Your Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, employee reimbursements and payments accurately and in accordance with company policies
• Prepare payment runs and ensure creditors are paid within agreed terms
• Reconcile supplier statements and key accounts to maintain accurate financial records
• Respond to supplier and internal stakeholder enquiries, delivering timely and professional customer service
• Assist with month-end activities, reporting and reconciliation processes to support the Finance team
• Contribute to process improvements, documentation and the ongoing enhancement of Accounts Payable procedures
• Support the wider Finance team with administrative and operational tasks as required

What We Are Looking For

• Must-have Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Finance Administration role
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and time management skills
• Good reconciliation and analytical problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships across the business
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word
• Nice-to-have Experience using ERP systems such as SAP Concur, SAP, AS400 or similar Experience working in a medium to large corporate environment Understanding of GST compliance and financial controls Experience contributing to process improvement initiatives

Our Benefits

• Hybrid working that blends flexibility and connection: 2 WFH days, 2 flexible office days + Wednesday team connection day
• Quarterly Life Leave - one paid day each quarter to recharge
• Personal development and career opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Experience meaningful recognition for both individual accomplishments and team successes