Senior Accounts Payable Officer

Pinkenba Permanent AU$80,000 - AU$85,000 per year View Job Description
Michael Page are partnering with a growing organisation who are seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Officer to join their team based in Pinkenba. This opportunity is suited to a detail-oriented professional who enjoys complex reconciliations, problem-solving, and contributing to a high-performing finance team. This senior-level role offers the chance to take ownership of key processes while supporting team development and continuous improvement.
  • Flexible working hours
  • Excellent company benefits

About Our Client

This role is with a well-established retail organisation based in Pinkenba. As a mid-sized company, they are known for their commitment to operational excellence and providing high-quality products to their customers. They take pride in fostering a professional yet flexible workplace.

Job Description

The Senior Accounts Payable officer will be responsible for:

  • Lead end-to-end supplier reconciliation activities, identifying discrepancies, investigating variances, and implementing timely resolutions
  • Take ownership of a dedicated supplier portfolio, ensuring accounts are accurately maintained and aligned to agreed terms
  • Execute payment runs and ad hoc disbursements, ensuring all transactions are processed accurately
  • Contribute to the delivery of reporting and analysis, including performance metrics, ageing insights, and operational data to support decision-making
  • Provide day-to-day operational support to leadership, assisting with workload prioritisation and team coordination during peak periods
  • Oversee the quality of work produced within the team, offering guidance, review, and technical support to junior colleagues
  • Support the development and capability uplift of team members through onboarding, training, and knowledge sharing
  • Assist in month-end and reporting processes, including reconciliations, ageing reviews, and financial data preparation
  • Identify opportunities to enhance process efficiency, accuracy, and compliance, driving continuous improvement initiatives across the function

The Successful Applicant

The successful Senior Accounts Payable Officer should have:

  • Proven experience in Accounts Payable, with a strong focus on reconciliations
  • Well-developed communication skills, with the ability to manage stakeholder and supplier queries effectively
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Effective time management and the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Intermediate proficiency across Microsoft Excel and Outlook, along with exposure to financial systems
  • A collaborative approach, with the ability to mentor and support team member

What's on Offer

  • A salary of up to $85,000 + Super
  • Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
  • Free onsite gym
  • Birthday leave
  • Regular social events
  • Free coffee every morning!
  • Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
Contact
Jen Bowen
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7041020
Phone number
+61730186316

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Accounts Payable
Industry
Retail
Location
Pinkenba
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jen Bowen
Consultant phone
+61730186316
Job Reference
JN-062026-7041020

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