Location: Melbourne CBD
Contract Type: 12-Month Contract
Industry: Utilities
Reports To: Accounts Payable Manager
Our client is a highly regarded organisation within the Utilities sector, known for its commitment to customer service excellence, sustainability, and operational innovation. Based in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, the organisation offers a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking work environment where employees are supported to thrive and contribute to impactful business outcomes.
The Accounts Payable Officer will play a critical role within the Finance team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and supplier reconciliations. This position requires strong attention to detail, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to manage competing deadlines. The successful candidate will support continuous improvement initiatives within Accounts Payable and contribute to maintaining strong vendor relationships.
Accurately process high volumes of invoices in accordance with company policies and approval workflows.
Complete weekly and monthly payment runs, ensuring deadlines and compliance requirements are met.
Maintain vendor records, including setup of new suppliers and updates to existing details.
Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, purchase order issues, and supplier queries.
Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations and ensure accounts are kept up to date.
Support month-end processes, including accruals and reporting activities.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and legislative obligations.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Procurement, Operations, and Finance to resolve AP-related enquiries.
Contribute to continuous process improvement, automation initiatives, and systems enhancements.
Demonstrated experience in an Accounts Payable or similar finance role, ideally within large, complex organisations.
Experience processing high invoice volumes using ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
Strong understanding of end-to-end AP processes and best practice.
Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive supplier and stakeholder relationships.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general financial systems.
Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a team environment.
