About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Accounts Payable / Receivable Specialist to support the finance team with day-to-day accounting and administrative activities.
The role will focus on invoice processing, payment reconciliation, supplier statement reconciliation, accounts administration, and responding to supplier and internal queries. The ideal candidate is highly accurate, comfortable handling high-volume transactions, and has solid experience using Xero and Microsoft Excel.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Accurately enter and process supplier invoices in Xero.
- Match invoices against authorised purchase orders and supporting documentation.
- Verify invoice coding and GST treatment.
- Finalise invoices once goods or services have been received.
- Ensure invoices are processed and recorded before month-end.
- Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding items.
- Reconcile customer payments against the correct invoices.
- Maintain accurate Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable records.
- Assist with payment preparation and payment reconciliation.
- Follow up on outstanding invoices and discrepancies when required.
Finance Administration
- Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding invoices, payments, purchase orders, and account queries.
- Respond to finance-related enquiries professionally and promptly.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in invoices, payments, and supplier statements.
- Maintain organised and accurate financial documentation.
- Provide general administrative support to the finance team as required.
- Assist with other finance-related tasks and projects as assigned.
Requirements
Must-Have
- At least 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or a similar finance administration role.
- Proficiency in Xero accounting software.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook.
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Supplier statement reconciliation
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Ability to manage high-volume transactions and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a finance team.
Nice to Have
- Experience working with Australian clients or businesses.
- Experience dealing directly with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Understanding of GST treatment.
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles.
- Experience working in a fast-paced finance or administration environment.
What We're Looking For
The successful candidate will be:
- Detail-oriented and highly accurate
- Comfortable handling repetitive, high-volume transactions
- Proactive in identifying and resolving discrepancies
- Confident communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Able to meet deadlines, particularly during month-end
- A strong team player with a positive, can-do attitude