Assistant accountant

Motor Platform; Lane Cove; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Motor Platform in Australia is seeking an Accounts Payable specialist to own the AP cycle from invoice receipt to payment, ensuring accuracy and compliance across vehicle-specific transactions with multiple parties.

You will work independently, resolve discrepancies, and contribute to improving financial processes. Proficiency in Xero and Excel, plus strong attention to detail, are essential in this high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in AP or bookkeeping, high-volume or high-value transactions preferred.
• Proficient in Xero; manage supplier accounts, reconciliations, payments independently.
• Strong attention to detail; identify duplicates, incorrect amounts, mismatched references.
• Intermediate Excel/Google Sheets skills (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS).
• Understanding of payment controls, supplier verification, and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts payable operations with accuracy and timely processing.
• Maintain financial controls and internal procedures compliance.
• Resolve discrepancies and support reporting requirements.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation differences and outstanding balances.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers with clear communication.

Skills

AP bookkeeping

Xero

Excel/Sheets

Vendor management

Reconciliation

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Independence

Tools

Google Sheets

Job description

Join a fast-growing Australian technology company transforming the automotive industry. You’ll be part of a collaborative team, with the opportunity to take ownership of your work, contribute to improving financial processes and grow alongside the business.

If you’re someone who takes pride in accuracy, works independently and enjoys solving problems, we’d like to hear from you.

About the role

You’ll own the AP cycle from invoice receipt to payment submission. Every transaction is vehicle-specific and involves multiple parties, so you’ll verify details against our systems and supporting documents before anything is booked or paid. Accuracy matters more than speed here.

What you’ll do

Manage day-to-day accounts payable operations, ensuring accuracy, timely processing, effective financial controls and compliance with internal procedures. Maintain financial integrity, resolve discrepancies and support reporting requirements.

What we’re looking for

Minimum 2 years of experience in AP or bookkeeping, preferably handling high-volume or high-value transactions.

Proficient in Xero, with the ability to manage supplier accounts, reconciliations, payments and corrections independently.

Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify duplicate invoices, incorrect amounts, mismatched references and discrepancies in financial records.

Intermediate Excel or Google Sheets skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, filtering and reconciling large datasets.

Sound understanding of payment controls, supplier verification, bank detail validation and approval processes.

Ability to independently investigate and resolve reconciliation differences, unmatched transactions and outstanding balances.

Ability to quickly grasp complex account structures and themes.

Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and high transaction volumes without compromising accuracy.

Proactive problem-solver who investigates discrepancies, identifies root causes and proposes solutions with minimal supervision.

Clear and professional communication skills when dealing with internal teams and external suppliers.