Ap Officer

Atlas Partners; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Partners in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to own a high-volume, end-to-end AP function across multiple entities within the group.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will drive compliance, subcontractor management, process improvement and stakeholder relationships while maintaining accuracy and timeliness in all AP activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of end-to-end accounts payable experience.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Strong communication with suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Proactive, continuous-improvement mindset.
• Comfortable working across multiple entities and systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable from invoice authorisation and coding through to creditor payments (fortnightly and monthly).
• Maintain invoice processing systems and ensure data integrity.
• Manage subcontractor records, insurances, compliance docs, bonds, and bank guarantees.
• Prepare and lodge the Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR) with the ATO.
• Reconcile corporate credit cards and ensure correct GST treatment.
• Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliations.
• Support month-end close processes and year-end audit requirements.
• Identify and drive process improvements across the payables function.

Skills

End-to-end Accounts Payable

Excel

Communication skills

Multi-entity experience

Adaptability

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Opportunity

We're partnering exclusively with a leading Melbourne-based construction group to find an experienced Accounts Payable Officer ready to take ownership of a high-volume, end-to-end AP function.

With a diverse portfolio spanning residential communities, large-scale townhome projects, and commercial developments this is a business that's growing fast and building something real. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative finance team where your contribution genuinely matters.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you'll be the engine behind the AP function across multiple entities within the group. This isn't just processing invoices you'll be a key player in compliance, subcontractor management, process improvement, and stakeholder relationships.

Day-to-day you'll be responsible for:

• Managing full-cycle accounts payable from invoice authorisation and coding through to timely creditor payments (fortnightly and monthly)
• Maintaining invoice processing systems and ensuring data integrity
• Managing subcontractor records insurances, compliance documentation, bonds, and bank guarantees
• Preparing and lodging the Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR) with the ATO
• Reconciling corporate credit cards and ensuring correct GST treatment
• Performing monthly supplier statement reconciliations
• Supporting month-end close processes and year-end audit requirements
• Identifying and driving process improvements across the payables function

About You

You're a detail-oriented AP professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in keeping things accurate and on time.

You'll bring:

• Minimum 3 years of end-to-end accounts payable experience
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders
• A proactive, continuous-improvement mindset
• Confidence working across multiple entities and systems simultaneously
• Experience in the construction or property development industry
• Adaptability and self-motivation in a changing environment

Why Apply

• Join a well-established, growth-focused business with a strong project pipeline
• Work closely with experienced finance leadership
• Be part of a team that values process improvement and fresh thinking
• Diverse, multi-entity exposure that will broaden your skills

Please note that sponsorship is NOT available for this position