Senior AP Specialist - Hybrid (Immediate Start, 3 Months)

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

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.