Position Overview - Accounts Payable Officer

Position Title

Accounts Payable Officer

Location

Melbourne Western Suburbs

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service. They are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join their finance team and play a key role in ensuring the timely and accurate processing of supplier payments.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end accounts payable function, working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to maintain accurate financial records and support the smooth operation of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Process high-volume supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, invoices, and goods receipts.
• Manage supplier statement reconciliations and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Prepare and process weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Maintain supplier master data within Pronto ERP.
• Respond to supplier queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist with month-end accounts payable reconciliations and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and GST requirements.
• Work collaboratively with Purchasing, Warehouse, and Production teams to resolve invoice and purchasing issues.
• Support the finance team with ad hoc administrative and accounting tasks as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable position within a manufacturing, industrial, or distribution environment.
• Essential: Demonstrated experience using Pronto ERP.
• Strong understanding of the full accounts payable process.
• Excellent reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.