Accounts Payable OfficerNew

Lawson Elliott Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson Elliott Recruitment's client in Sydney is seeking an Accounts Payable Officer to join their finance team. You will handle end-to-end AP tasks, liaise with suppliers and internal teams, and support month-end processes from their Sydney office.

The role requires 4+ years of AP experience, accuracy under pressure, and a service-oriented approach. Flexible work culture and focus on wellbeing are highlighted in the description.

Qualifications

• 4+ years end-to-end accounts payable experience.
• Experience in a medium to large organisation is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and a service-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Receive, check and log invoices and statements, ensuring accuracy and tax compliance.
• Code invoices and route for approval, then to global payables for payment.
• Manage the shared AP inbox and promptly resolve supplier and internal queries.
• Set up and maintain supplier records and issue remittance advice.
• Process refunds and customer payments, support the expense management system.
• Reconcile supplier statements and follow up on overdue or disputed items.
• Prepare regular AP reports, including aged and exception reporting.
• Support month-end close and audit requests as needed.

Skills

Accounts payable

Vendor management

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

This well-established organisation is a leading name retail, serving a large and loyal customer base across Australia and Asia Pacific. Its Sydney office has a friendly, supportive finance team and a culture that values its people, with flexible work and a strong focus on wellbeing.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Payable Officer to join the finance team. Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant, you'll keep payables running smoothly, working with suppliers, internal teams and colleagues overseas. Your responsibilities will include:

• Receive, check and log incoming invoices and statements, making sure they're accurate and meet tax requirements
• Code invoices and route them for approval, then send them to the global payables team for payment
• Manage the shared AP inbox and resolve supplier and internal queries promptly
• Set up and maintain supplier records and send remittance advice
• Process refunds and customer payments, and support the expense management system
• Reconcile supplier statements and follow up on overdue or disputed items
• Prepare regular AP reports, including aged and exception reporting
• Support month-end close and audit requests as needed

To be considered for this role, you will have 4+ years of end-to-end accounts payable experience, ideally in a medium to large organisation. You're organised, accurate and calm under pressure, with strong communication skills and a service-focused approach.