Accounts Payable

Posted 26 November 2024
Salary$38 - $45 per hour
LocationHawthorn
Job type Contract
DisciplineAccounts Clerk/AdministrationAccounts Payable
ReferenceJO-2411-496100

Job description

We are proud to partner with an industry leader of product innovations and business models with a focus on sustainability. Our client is an independent family-owned company who have been in operation for over 120 years, offering a range of premium domestic appliances and pride themselves on the performance, quality, durability and service of their products. Customers around the world remain loyal to this premium brand.

The role:
Their people are the heartbeats of the organisation and are empowered to bring their authenticity to the workplace. They are seeking a dedicated and experienced AP Officer to join their finance team based at their newly appointed head office in Hawthorn. With full training provided this is an amazing opportunity to step into a role and build your career with a premium brand. 

As an AP Officer, you will play an integral role by providing excellent support to the finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and processing all invoices received for payment and for undertaking the payment of all creditors in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. Motivated and positive, you will have demonstrated experience working in a busy and high-volume processing environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Processing of trade creditor invoices, ensure all invoices are GST compliant as well as approved by the relevant manager
  • Preparation of payment proposals and processing of payments, including creditors, refunds, and staff expenses
  • Review and entering customer refunds for payment
  • Help to resolve creditor enquiries, including supplier set ups, change of bank details, invoice updates
  • On-going reporting and reconciliation management
  • Daily bank reconciliation
  • Creation of purchase orders, ensuring costs are allocated to the appropriate ledger accounts and departments
  • Maintaining the accounts payable inbox, ensuring emails are actioned in a timely manner
  • Assist with Month End reconciliations and journals
Required skills and experience:
  • Proven working experience as Accounts Payable Clerk 
  • Solid understanding of accounting payable principles
  • Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
  • Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proficiency in MS Office.
  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
Successful candidates must be able to commence immediately and work through the Christmas period. This is a 12-month temp contract, working 37.5 hours a week, Monday – Friday 8.30am- 5pm. Working from home flexibility (max 2 days) will be offered! Interviews to commence immediately, apply today with your resume or for a confidential discussion please call Natalie or Brooke on 03 85457510




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