Accounts Payable Officer

Balcatta Temporary AU$35 - AU$40 per hour View Job Description
We're looking for an Accounts Payable Officer for a 3-month contract at a manufacturing company, with potential for permanent placement. This role involves managing invoice processing, handling payments, and ensuring accurate financial records.
  • Immediate start
  • Opportunity to turn permanent

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established leader in the food production industry, specialising in high-quality manufacturing and distribution. They are known for their commitment to innovation, efficiency, and excellence in delivering a diverse range of food products to market.

Job Description

Key responsibilities for the role include

Creditor Payment:

  • Accurately prepare and process weekly payments via EFT, including one-off payments, automatic payments through JD Edwards, vendor payments, and employee expenses.



Processing and Management of Invoices:

  • Verify and check invoices against Purchase Orders.
  • Process and match invoices with PO receipts.
  • Enter invoices (both PO and non-PO) into JD Edwards manually, averaging 50-60 per day.
  • Distribute weekly logged vouchers reports to the business.
  • Clear logged vouchers by matching them with PO receipts.
  • Ensure payments are processed according to policy and procedures.
  • Maintain an audit trail for invoices and purchase orders.



Customer Service:

  • Deliver professional and timely customer service to foster good relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provide accurate responses to queries.



Day-to-Day Operations:

  • Support daily accounts payable operations, including maintaining and creating supplier records.
  • Prepare and distribute weekly remittance advice.
  • Address customer queries and reconcile accounts with customer statements.
  • Collaborate with the finance team to expedite urgent orders and payments.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will:

  • Have extensive experience in accounts payable, with a solid understanding of invoice processing, payment procedures, and account reconciliation.
  • Have a robust background in inventory management.
  • Display exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in managing financial transactions and maintaining records.
  • Possess strong organisational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.
  • Exhibit effective communication skills to address and resolve vendor queries and discrepancies.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in accounting software and tools, with the ability to quickly adapt to new systems and technologies.

What's on Offer

On Offer for the Candidate:

    • Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy complimentary parking at the workplace.
    • Flexible Hours: Benefit from adaptable start and finish times to suit your schedule.
    • In-Office Role: This position is based on-site, with no work-from-home options.
    • Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career growth within the company.
    • Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a collaborative and inclusive finance team.
Contact
Leticia Feldt
Quote job ref
JN-052024-6416805
Phone number
+61431981760

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Accounts Payable
What is your industry?
Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Location
Balcatta
Job Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Leticia Feldt
Consultant phone
+61431981760
Job Reference
JN-052024-6416805

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