Accounts Payable Specialist — Path to Regional Finance Partner

Precision Poultry Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Poultry Pty Ltd is seeking an accounts payable coordinator to manage supplier invoicing, reconciliations, and month-end support from our Moorooka office. The role provides payroll backup and light receivables processing, reporting to the Senior Accountant and collaborating with the CFO, COO, and farm teams.

You will develop robust AP and payroll processes, maintain SOPs, and support transitions back in-house while ensuring accuracy and timely payments across the business.

Qualifications

• An accounting diploma, or current study towards one.
• Hands-on accounts payable and bank reconciliation experience.
• Some payroll experience, or a willingness to build it as backup to the team.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Clear, practical communication skills and confidence working with farm teams and senior managers.
• The right to work in Australia.
• Experience with Xero and ApprovalMax, or the ability to learn systems quickly.
• Knowledge of Australian payroll requirements, including awards, superannuation, STP and payroll tax.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices through Xero and ApprovalMax with PO and document matching.
• Reconcile supplier statements, bank accounts, ledgers, and prepare payment runs.
• Provide backup payroll support and check farm timesheets and Xero pay runs.
• Assist with occasional customer invoicing and receipting in Xero.
• Prepare GST/BAS working papers and month-end schedules for review.
• Document and maintain SOPs for AP, payroll and reconciliations.
• Support transition of outsourced AP/payroll back in-house.
• Act as a finance contact for farm teams and assist with variance reporting.

Skills

Accounts payable

Bank reconciliation

Payroll support

Excel & MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication with farm teams

Australian payroll knowledge

Xero & ApprovalMax

Education

Accounting diploma (or in progress)

Tools

Xero

ApprovalMax

Job description

Precision Poultry Pty Ltd is seeking an accounts payable coordinator to manage supplier invoicing, reconciliations, and month-end support from our Moorooka office. The role provides payroll backup and light receivables processing, reporting to the Senior Accountant and collaborating with the CFO, COO, and farm teams.

You will develop robust AP and payroll processes, maintain SOPs, and support transitions back in-house while ensuring accuracy and timely payments across the business.