Accounts Payable Officer

Whittens is an Australian owned and operated multidisciplined civil construction company, proudly offering over 23 years' experience throughout Western Australia, New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland.
  
With a growing reputation, we continue to partner with some of Australia's major Infrastructure, Mining, Oil and Gas and Defence clients, specialising in the delivery of large scale and technically complex concrete construction, roadworks, earthworks and piping works projects.
  
Our mission, as an agile and people centric business, is to be the market leader in civil contracting, achieving sustainable growth through high performing people who safely deliver successful project outcomes for their clients.
 
We are currently recruiting an Accounts Payable Officerto join our Head Office in Osborne Park, Perth. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager and alongside another AP Officer, you will provide accounts support and other finance support to our projects sites and business units.
  
About the Role:

• Process high volumes of vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies
• Match invoices with purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies
• Collaborate with internal and external departments to resolve invoice-related inquiries
• Manage monthly vendor reconciliations
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor records
• Monitor and respond to Account Payable queries in the AP inbox
• Prepare weekly payment runs
• Ensure all reporting is conducted accurately and in line with deadlines
• Contribute to the improvement of business systems and processes
• Ad hoc duties as required by the AP Manager and Finance Manager 

ABOUT YOU

• Demonstrated experience as an Accounts Payable Officer (minimum 3-5 years) from a high-volume environment
• Intermediate Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (Vista is desirable but not a must).
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proactive and solution focused  

What we offer
Whittens are committed to investing in our people, offering learning and development opportunities to build on the skills and experience you bring. With a pipeline of future works secured, you can be assured, this is a great opportunity to elevate yourself and Whittens to the next level. In return, you will be rewarded with the following:

• Generous and competitive salary package paid weekly
• Hybrid work conditions possible 
• Established and collaborative Finance Team
• Osborne Park location
• An inclusive and safe culture that nurtures collaboration
• Discounted Health insurance
• Novated Lease options
• Paid Parental Leave scheme 

Whittens is committed to workplace diversity. We support women in civil construction, champion Indigenous partnerships and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply.
  
Please note that this role is being sourced through Whittens directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.