Accounts Payable Officer

Job title : Accounts Payable Officer
Location : Victoria
Job type : Contract or Temp
Contact email : sarmstrong@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : SA8877110
  • 3-month temp role with potential to go permanent
  • $40-$45 per hour + super | Immediate start
  • Inner-eastern suburbs– close to public transport & free parking
The Opportunity
Working as part of a lean and collaborative finance team, and reporting to senior finance leadership, you will take ownership of a centralised accounts payable function supporting multiple sites.
You will be responsible for processing and approving invoices, supporting site-based managers, managing payment runs, and ensuring AP processes run smoothly in a fast-paced environment. There is genuine opportunity to identify process improvements, reduce manual work, and contribute to automation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • End-to-end processing of high-volume accounts payable
  • Processing centralised and head office costs, including rent across multiple sites
  • Supporting site managers to ensure invoices are received, approved and processed accurately
  • Managing a centralised AP inbox and responding to internal and external queries
  • Preparing weekly batch payments and ad-hoc payments as required
  • Processing payments to practitioners and managing contract rebates
  • Managing and reconciling corporate credit cards
  •  Assisting with month-end tasks, reconciliations and audit support
  • Identifying opportunities for process improvement and automation
About You
  • Proven experience of 5+ years in a high-volume accounts payable role
  • Must have a background in a multi-site or service-based organisation
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Confident communicator who can engage respectfully with internal and external stakeholders
  • Process-driven mindset with an interest in efficiency and automation
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment
What’s on Offer
  • 3-month temp role with potential to go permanent
  • $40-$45 per hour + super | Immediate start
  • Inner-eastern suburbs– close to public transport
  • Free parking on site
  • Full-time hours, 5 days in the office with some flexibility around start and finish times
  • Join a stabilised finance team with strong leadership and growth plans
How to Apply
Click the link below to apply online.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Sarah Armstrong at sarmstrong@sharpandcarter.com.au.