We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join a well-established and reputable organisation located in Brisbane's inner northern suburbs. This opportunity is available for an immediate start and will commence as a temporary assignment, with a strong view to permanency for the right candidate.
Working within a collaborative and supportive finance team, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier payments while maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, takes pride in accuracy, and can confidently manage competing priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately match, code and process high-volume supplier invoices in line with company policies and approval workflows.
- Perform high-volume supplier statement reconciliations, identifying outstanding invoices, duplicate payments, unapplied credits and account discrepancies.
- Conduct daily bank reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Reconcile creditor balances and maintain the integrity of the accounts payable ledger.
- Investigate and resolve complex supplier queries relating to invoices, payments, account balances and remittances.
- Monitor aged creditor reports, proactively following up outstanding items and clearing unreconciled transactions.
- Review and reconcile employee expense claims and corporate card transactions where required.
- Assist with month-end close activities, including accruals, balance sheet reconciliations and audit preparation.
- Work closely with internal departments to resolve purchase order, invoice matching and coding discrepancies.
- Manage the accounts payable inbox and ensure queries are resolved within agreed timeframes.
- Previous experience in an Accounts Payable
- Demonstrated experience processing high-volume invoices and managing supplier relationships.
- Strong reconciliation skills, with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accuracy across all financial transactions.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Confident communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with ERP or accounting systems.
- A proactive and team-focused approach with a willingness to support the wider finance function when required.
- Immediate start opportunity.
- Potential for a permanent position following the temporary assignment.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Convenient inner northern suburbs location with onsite parking and public transport access.
- Opportunity to join a stable and respected organisation with a positive workplace culture.
How to Apply
Sharp & Carter often have a range of positions available that may not yet be advertised. If you feel this opportunity is interesting yet not quite right, then we recommend still submitting an application or sending your CV directly to the email address below. That way we can contact you to find out more about your career goals and aspirations and we will ensure you stay updated and aware of exciting new vacancies in the market.
For more information about this opportunity, please call Antonia Waldron or Aleah Borgas for a confidential discussion on the details below.
Antonia Waldron
Awaldron@sharpandcarter.com.au
0491 257 346
Aleah Borgas
ABorgas@sharpandcarter.com.au
0488 159 430
