Senior Accounts Payable Officer

Sharp & Carter Accounting Clerical; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Richmond location

3-month temporary assignment

Competitive pay

Superannuation

Job summary

Sharp & Carter Accounting Clerical is seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Officer for a 3-month temporary assignment in Melbourne's Richmond area. The role supports a high-volume AP function and acts as a senior escalation point, providing expert AP knowledge and stakeholder guidance.

You'll process invoices, manage complex queries, and collaborate with the wider finance team to improve processes while ensuring data accuracy and strong financial controls.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Senior Accounts Payable Officer or similar role
• Strong end-to-end Accounts Payable knowledge
• Experience working within a high-volume processing environment
• Proven ability to investigate and resolve complex AP issues independently
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong systems aptitude with the ability to quickly learn new technology
• Experience with SAP and/or Esker will be highly regarded
• Manufacturing, retail, FMCG, or large corporate environment experience will be viewed favourably

Responsibilities

• Manage complex Accounts Payable queries and escalations
• Process invoices and payments accurately and efficiently within a high-volume environment
• Investigate and resolve supplier account discrepancies and payment issues
• Support vendor onboarding and supplier maintenance activities
• Act as a subject matter expert for Accounts Payable-related matters
• Assist with payment runs, reconciliations, and month-end activities
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve queries promptly
• Ensure data accuracy and maintain strong financial controls across the AP function
• Assist with process improvement initiatives and workflow enhancements
• Support reporting requirements as required
• Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing finance team

Skills

End-to-end AP knowledge

Stakeholder management

Analytical abilities

Attention to detail

Systems aptitude

Tools

SAP

Esker

Job description

• Immediate start | 3-month temporary assignment
• Hybrid working arrangement | 3 days work from home
• $80,000 - $85,000 + superannuation.

Full Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Officer to join a well-established organisation on a 3-month temporary assignment. This role will see you supporting a high-volume Accounts Payable function, acting as a key point of escalation for complex AP matters and providing technical expertise across the wider finance team. Based in Richmond, the role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement with 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home.

The Opportunity

In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring the smooth operation of the Accounts Payable function while supporting stakeholders with complex queries, escalations, and process improvement initiatives.

Working within a fast-paced finance environment, you will utilise your strong AP knowledge to resolve issues, maintain supplier relationships, and contribute to the ongoing efficiency of the function.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex Accounts Payable queries and escalations
• Process invoices and payments accurately and efficiently within a high-volume environment
• Investigate and resolve supplier account discrepancies and payment issues
• Support vendor onboarding and supplier maintenance activities
• Act as a subject matter expert for Accounts Payable-related matters
• Assist with payment runs, reconciliations, and month-end activities
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve queries promptly
• Ensure data accuracy and maintain strong financial controls across the AP function
• Assist with process improvement initiatives and workflow enhancements
• Support reporting requirements as required
• Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing finance team

About You

• Previous experience in a Senior Accounts Payable Officer or similar role
• Strong end-to-end Accounts Payable knowledge
• Experience working within a high-volume processing environment
• Proven ability to investigate and resolve complex AP issues independently
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong systems aptitude with the ability to quickly learn new technology
• Experience with SAP and/or Esker will be highly regarded
• Manufacturing, retail, FMCG, or large corporate environment experience will be viewed favourably

What's on Offer

• Immediate start available
• 3-month temporary opportunity
• Richmond location
• Hybrid working model with 2 days in the office and 3 days from home
• Opportunity to work within a high-volume finance environment
• Exposure to complex Accounts Payable processes and stakeholder management
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Competitive hourly rate dependent on experience

If you're an experienced Accounts Payable professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex issues, building strong stakeholder relationships, and working within a fast-paced environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable organisation and make an immediate impact.