Accounts Payable Officer

Cruise Control Group; Philippines; Remote; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Cruise Control Group is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Officer to take ownership of the accounts payable function for a busy multi-entity dealership finance team. This is a great opportunity to gain broader dealership finance experience, with training provided to grow into accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and deal processing as the role develops.

The Accounts Officer will manage supplier invoices, reconcile ledgers, ensure timely payments, and maintain accurate financial records

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable processes.
• Excellent numerical accuracy with high volumes of transactions.
• Experience with dealer management systems and accounting software.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly and prioritise deadlines.
• Strong communication skills across suppliers, finance providers and internal teams.
• Exposure to accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and deal processing; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and timely weekly payments.
• Reconciling the accounts payable ledger and resolving discrepancies.
• Understanding GST implications and correct coding and payment timing.
• Liaising with Sales, Service, Parts and external suppliers/finance providers.
• Maintaining up-to-date accounts payable records in the DMS.
• Preparing ageing and payables reports for management.
• Supporting month-end and year-end close for accounts payable.
• Ensuring compliance with dealership policies and Australian accounting standards.

Skills

Accounts payable processes

Numerical accuracy

Dealer Management Systems

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive/adaptable

AR exposure / bank reconciliations

Deal processing & costing

Tools

Revolution Classic Tune

Revolution Next

Dealer Management System (DMS)

Microsoft Excel

Pentana

Auto-IT

Titan DMS

DealerSocket

Reynolds & Reynolds

Job description

Full-Time, Australian Business Hours, Remote (Philippines)

Cruise Control Group is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accounts Officer to take ownership of the accounts payable function for a busy multi-entity dealership finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys transactional finance work and wants to build broader dealership finance experience over time, with training provided to grow into accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and deal processing as the role develops.

About Cruise Control Group

Cruise Control Group is an Australian offshore staffing company that partners with a range of clients to build high-performing remote teams. We manage the end-to-end recruitment and support process, connecting skilled professionals with roles that offer genuine long-term career growth.

About the Client

Our client is an Australian automotive dealership group operating across multiple dealership entities, looking for a proactive Accounts Officer to support its dealership finance function, with a primary focus on accounts payable.

About the Role

The Accounts Officer is primarily responsible for managing the dealership's accounts payable function, ensuring supplier invoices and payments are processed, reconciled and followed up accurately and on time. The role plays a key part in maintaining healthy cash flow and accurate financial records across the dealership. Over time, and with training provided, there is scope to expand into accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and deal processing and costing, making this a great role for someone looking to build broader dealership finance experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently, and managing timely weekly supplier payments
• Reconciling the accounts payable ledger and resolving supplier statement discrepancies
• Understanding GST implications when processing invoices, including correct coding and payment timing
• Liaising with Sales, Service, Parts and external suppliers and finance providers to resolve payables queries
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounts payable records within the Dealer Management System (DMS)
• Preparing ageing and payables reports for management
• Supporting month-end and year-end close processes for the accounts payable function
• Ensuring all accounts payable activity complies with dealership policies and Australian accounting standards

What We're Looking For

• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable processes
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail across high volumes of transactions
• Confident using dealer management systems and accounting software, with the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise deadlines
• Strong communication skills for liaising with suppliers, finance providers and internal teams
• A proactive, adaptable approach to transactional finance work
• Experience with automotive Dealer Management Systems (e.g. Pentana, Auto-IT, Titan DMS, DealerSocket, or Reynolds & Reynolds)
• Exposure to accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and/or deal processing and costing — training provided for candidates without this experience
• Previous experience in an accounts payable role
• Experience processing and reconciling high volumes of financial transactions
• Experience working within Australian accounting standards and practices
• Previous experience within an Australian automotive dealership finance function
• Exposure to accounts receivable and/or bank reconciliation duties

Tools

Revolution Classic Tune and Revolution Next are highlighted as the client's core systems, though candidates with strong experience on other Dealer Management or accounting platforms are equally encouraged to apply — full training is provided. Tools: Revolution Classic Tune, Revolution Next, Dealer Management System (DMS), Microsoft Excel.