Accounts Payable Specialist - Multi-Entity, 15-Month Contract

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

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