Senior Accounts Payable Clerk

Parmalat Australia; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis Australia in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance team on a 6-month fixed-term basis. The role supports high-volume AP processing, supplier payments and data integrity with a hybrid work model (60% in office, 40% WFH).

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will ensure timely invoices, PO matching, reconciliations and vendor data accuracy while supporting internal stakeholders and our Shared Services Centre.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in high-volume AP within a medium to large organisation.
• End-to-end AP knowledge: invoice processing, payment runs, reconciliations, vendor queries.
• Proficiency in SAP and Vendor Invoice Management.
• Experience reviewing PO and non-PO invoices.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy and compliance.
• Experience with shared services and cross-functional teams.
• Effective time management, prioritisation and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely vendor payment runs aligned to supplier terms.
• Review and match PO and non-PO invoices with proper approvals.
• Investigate and resolve invoice exceptions using Vendor Invoice Management.
• Reconcile supplier statements and follow up outstanding invoices.
• Maintain accurate vendor master data and financial records.
• Respond professionally to supplier and internal stakeholder queries.
• Collaborate with Shared Services Centre and local teams to improve AP outcomes.
• Support compliance with policies, controls and audit requirements.

Skills

Accounts payable

Vendor Invoice Management

SAP

Excel

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Education

Accounts payable qualification

Tools

SAP

Vendor Invoice Management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

• Full-time fixed-term (6-month) opportunity in a global FMCG business
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• Dynamic work scope that allows room to grow and apply improvements

Our Story

At Lactalis, we are true to our purpose: we are a family business offering healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together. We also happen to be the worldwide leader in what we do. We are passionate and ambitious, with a desire to learn and grow.

Our Purpose

At the heart of our Australian business we have over 2,500 passionate employees, working closely with our farmers, customers and consumers to produce the finest dairy products in the country. Pillar brands such as Paul’s, OAK, Ice Break, Vaalia, Tamar Valley Dairy, Jalna, and President provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity. Our brands bring pride to our employees, and we continue to innovate with new products.

Our opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance team in Brisbane. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will support the effective delivery of high-volume accounts payable operations by ensuring supplier invoices, payments, reconciliations and vendor data are processed accurately, on time and in line with internal controls. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys resolving issues, working collaboratively and delivering reliable outcomes for internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely vendor payment runs in line with agreed supplier terms and internal requirements.
• Review and match purchase order and non-purchase order invoices, ensuring the correct approvals are in place.
• Investigate and resolve invoice exceptions and discrepancies using Vendor Invoice Management.
• Reconcile supplier statements and follow up outstanding invoices and payment matters.
• Maintain accurate vendor master data and financial system records.
• Respond professionally to supplier and internal stakeholder queries.
• Work with the Shared Services Centre and local teams to resolve issues and improve accounts payable outcomes.
• Support compliance with company policies, procedures, internal controls and audit requirements.

About You

You are a detail-focused and dependable accounts payable professional who can manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment. You communicate clearly, take ownership of issues and work effectively with colleagues and suppliers to deliver practical, timely solutions.

This position is ideal for an applicant with

• At least 5 years’ experience in a high-volume accounts payable function within a medium to large organisation.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, payment runs, reconciliations and supplier query resolution.
• Proficiency in SAP, Vendor Invoice Management, Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience reviewing and validating purchase order and non-purchase order invoices.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy and compliance.
• Experience working with shared services and cross-functional teams.Effective time management, prioritisation and stakeholder communication skills.
• A collaborative, accountable and solutions-focused approach.

Desirable

• A qualification in accounts payable, finance or a related discipline.Industry-equivalent experience demonstrating strong accounts payable capability.

What We Offer

As a global company, we provide an exciting career opportunity where you can make an immediate impact. We offer pathways for career advancement, a competitive salary package, and a team-oriented, fast-paced work environment dedicated to achieving success.