Accounts Payable Officer

Location: sydney
Job Type: temporary
Salary: $45-50 Plus super an hour
Contact: Conor Meehan
About the company

Our client is a reputable manufacturing business based in the western suburbs of Sydney, who are looking for immediate support within their accounts support team.

About the role
 
This position is a 2-3 month full-time contract role with the view of being made permanent after the contract. You will be working in an inclusive and hardworking environment with an opportunity to take control of an AP ledger from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage AP inbox, respond to enquiries, and resolve issues promptly.
  • Prepare new vendor applications, review payment terms, and maintain vendor master data.
  • File, retrieve, and archive documents in line with company procedures.
  • Process stock, value-adder, and expense invoices, ensuring approvals and accurate GL and cost centre coding.
  • Verify and process employee expense claims, applying budgets and allocating funds.
  • Run mid-month and end-of-month payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Reconcile supplier accounts, inter-company balances, and bank statements.
  • Produce month-end payable reports, support audits, budgets, FBT returns, and assist with period close.

About you
  • Minimum 2 years’ full-function AP experience, with solid knowledge of finance principles, laws, and best practices.
  • Familiar with general ledger operations and month-end/year-end close processes.
  • Proficient in Excel and MS Office, with SAP experience preferred but not essential.
  • Strong communication skills, able to clearly explain financial matters to non-financial stakeholders.
  • Self-motivated with excellent time management, prioritisation, and an analytical mindset.
  • Known for integrity, discretion, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. 
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