Accounts Payable Clerk

Job title : Accounts Payable Clerk
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Contact name : Jackson Schneider
Contact email : jschneider@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1258496
About the company

Our client is a global market leading business, who are known for their vast range of premium and trusted products. With a strong commitment to developing a positive culture within the business, this organisation has been able to expand over recent years to become an instantly recognizable business.
Our client have a high performing team with a collaborative and vibrant culture, who are dedicated and driven to longevity and success. They present a rare opportunity for an aspirational Accounts Payable Clerk to join the team.

About the role  

Reporting directly to the Accounts Payable Team Leader, the Accounts Payable Clerk is a key cog within the Finance Team and will enforce strong internal controls, procession and reviewing of transactions in a timely and accurate manner. Most importantly, you will act as a “business partner” to the brand, striving for continuous improvement and decision making. Your responsibilities would include but not limited to:
  
Accounts Payable Processing
  • Review trade creditor invoices for completeness and to ensure all invoices are GST compliant and have been approved by the relevant manager.
  • Process accounts payable invoices in a timely manner, ensuring invoices are coded to the appropriate ledger accounts and departments.
  • Preparation of payment proposals and processing of payments.
  • Assist the accounts payable team in performing other accounts payable tasks where required.
  • Helping the team to resolve creditor enquiries, process bank transactions using on-line banking and perform other accounts payable tasks where required.
  • Assist the Accounts Payable Team Leader in identifying and developing procedures in relation to accounts payable, expense management ensuring practices are in line with legal and corporate requirements.
Ongoing Reporting and Reconciliation Management
  • Ensure all reporting deadlines are met with accuracy. 
  • Preparation of Daily cash flow reports and distribution.
  • Bank reconciliations of Imprest accounts for Australia and New Zealand.
  • Reconciliation of supplier Statements.
  • Reconcile key expense accounts. 
  • Month end timetable for Accounts Payable cut-off targets, accruals are complete and all reconciliations are updated.
The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will possess a team first attitude and the ability to be adaptive in an environment of frequent changes and innovation. You will possess a strong organisational focus and proficiency across the Microsoft Suite applications (particularly Excel), with ideally 1-2 years previous experience within a similar a role.
  
Benefits
  • Generous remuneration package
  • On-site car parking
  • Vibrant and collaborative culture
  • Job security within a secure and in-demand market
  • Training and ongoing support offered  
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Jackson Schneider via email jschneider@sharpandcarter.com.au