Accounts Payable Officer | $90,000 to $95,000 package

ThompsonCook | We Only Do Accounting; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ThompsonCook | We Only Do Accounting is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer in Melbourne. The role covers traditional end-to-end AP across multiple entities, with ownership of the full AP cycle.

You will work within a high-performing finance team in a central CBD location, handling 30-40 invoices daily and leveraging Excel for reconciliations and reporting. Ideal candidates have 3-5+ years in AP, strong attention to detail and communication skills, and Australian working rights for a

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in a traditional end-to-end accounts payable role.
• Experience in large, complex or multi-entity environments.
• Proficient Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables).
• Strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Australian working rights and 15-month fixed-term commitment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the traditional end-to-end accounts payable function across multiple entities.
• Process a volume of 30-40 invoices daily, with components of manual data entry.
• Set up and maintain existing suppliers and reconcile supplier statements when required.
• Prepare weekly and monthly payment runs and complete ad hoc payments when required.
• Use Excel to support reconciliations, reporting and data analysis.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve queries and ensure timely payments.
• Assist with ad hoc finance tasks as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Ownership

Tools

Excel

Job description

Accounts Payable Officer |$90,000 to $95,000 package

• Traditional end to end AP role in a multi-entity environment | Excel skills required
• High-performing & supportive finance team | Central CBD location
• Join a highly regarded, reputable business

• Traditional end to end AP role in a multi-entity environment | Excel skills required
• High-performing & supportive finance team | Central CBD location
• Join a highly regarded, reputable business

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join a large, highly regarded privately owned organisation on a 15-month fixed-term contract providing maternity leave cover.

This is a traditional, hands on end to end accounts payable role within a multi-entity environment, suited to an experienced AP professional who enjoys taking full ownership of the function. Working as part of a collaborative and supportive finance team, you will manage the entire AP cycle across multiple entities.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced AP professional looking to join a reputable organisation for a 15-month period, with the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to the function.

The Challenge

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the responsibilities will involve but not be limited to:

• Managing the traditional end-to-end accounts payable function across multiple entities
• Processing a volume of 30-40 invoices daily, with components of manual data entry
• Setting up and maintaining existing suppliers and reconciling supplier statements when required
• Preparing weekly and monthly payment runs and completing ad hoc payments when required
• Using Excel to support reconciliations, reporting and data analysis
• Working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve queries and ensure timely payments
• Assisting with ad hoc finance tasks as required

The Expertise

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

• 3-5+ years of experience in a traditional end to end accounts payable position
• Strong preference for someone from large complex or multi-entity environments
• Excel skills (e.g. VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas) for reconciliations and reporting
• Process improvement mindset and ability to take ownership of workload
• Experience working in a complex processing environment
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Strong communication skills, with confidence liaising with both internal and external stakeholders
• Full Australian working rights and comfortable committing to a 15-month fixed-term contract
• Availability to commence as soon as possible

About ThompsonCook

ThompsonCook fosters strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We recruit for key finance function roles, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Financial Accountants, Management Accountants, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and Chief Financial Officers, as well as positions in Treasury, Tax, and Audit. We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions.

ThompsonCook | We Only Do Accounting | Focused on Melbourne and Sydney