AddressThe organisation are a highly regarded company based close to Melbourne CBD. Work from home is welcomed just now and flexibility will be retained moving forward. Employees have the option of working up to 4 days a week from home once the necessary training and induction has been completed. The organisation also have fantastic offices that are easy to reach by public transport on the days that you do commute in to the office.
The company themselves have an impressive leadership team and an excellent company culture. You would be joining a friendly, welcoming environment with lots of support and guidance in the early stages of your time with the business.
The Role
This is a quick start position which reports directly to the Financial Controller and oversees the small Accounts Payable function within the organisation. We are looking for someone with availability to commence in early June if possible and work initially on an ongoing basis. The position could potentially develop into a long term or permanent opportunity down the track.
This role will be a mix of hands-on Accounts Payable processing and also staff management and reporting.
Some typical duties will involve:
- High volume processing of invoices for payment
- Managing both local domestic payments as well as complex international payments
- Daily use of domestic and international banking platforms
- Preparing and signing off on batch payment runs
- Overseeing the work of 1 Accounts Payable Officer. Supporting and mentoring where required
- Taking a strategic approach to managing vendors in terms of when payments will be made
- General ledger reconciliations
- Processing credit card transactions and staff expenses
- Handling Accounts Payable queries from internal stakeholders and external customers
- Providing payables reports for the Financial Controller
- Identification of areas for process improvement and where appropriate, driving change and efficiencies
We anticipate that the role will commence in early June so you must ideally be available immediately and able to interview in late May. As mentioned, up to 4 days per week will be offered after training.
We are seeking notes of interest from skilled Accounts Payable professionals as well as Accountants or Finance Managers that have led Accounts Payable teams as part of their remit.
Your Profile
You will have a background in Accounts Payable with a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar position. The following attributes will also be highly advantageous:
- Experience working with a mid-large organisation that has experienced change
- Exposure to ERP systems
- Prior experience managing staff within an Accounts Payable team
- Exposure to complex Accounts Payable processing and query resolution
- Fantastic energy and communication skills
- Comfortable working close to Melbourne CBD
- Available to commence quickly and on a contracting basis initially
- Strong experience with international payment processing and banking platforms
Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button.
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Job Reference No:
06810-0012982963 FC
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