Accounts Payable Officer

Melbourne CBD | Multinational Organisation | 6-Month Temporary Contract

The Opportunity

Our client is a well-established multinational organisation with a strong global presence and an outstanding reputation for innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Officer to join their finance team based in Melbourne CBD on a 6-month temporary contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Payable professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced corporate environment and is looking to further develop their experience within a supportive and high-performing finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end accounts payable processing across a high-volume environment
• Accurate processing and coding of supplier invoices
• Preparation and processing of weekly and monthly payment runs
• Supplier statement reconciliations and resolution of invoice discrepancies
• Managing supplier queries in a professional and timely manner
• Maintaining accurate vendor records and ensuring compliance with internal controls
• Assisting with month-end close activities and reporting requirements
• Processing employee expense reimbursements
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc administrative and finance tasks
• Ensuring adherence to company policies, procedures, and financial compliance standards

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Finance Officer position
• Experience working within a medium to large corporate or multinational environment preferred
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and reconciliations
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience using large ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or similar highly regarded
• Ability to commence at short notice highly advantageous