Accounts payable specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Ashdown People is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist for a full-time, onsite position in Sydney Olympic Park. This role is within a growing business experiencing significant expansion, contributing to a team that covers both Australian and New Zealand operations in an interesting industry. The company fosters a people-focused culture.

Responsibilities:

• Process all day-to-day accounts payable transactions for NZ (70%) and AU (30%) entities.
• Support operations with ad-hoc projects.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, expense reimbursements, and credit/purchasing card acquittals.
• Reconcile significant supplier accounts and resolve outstanding items promptly.
• Maintain the Accounts Payable Masterfile accurately, ensuring changes, especially to bank account details, are supported by evidence and reviewed prior to implementation.
• Ensure accurate general ledger account coding and month-end accruals.
• Meet agreed payment terms with suppliers and escalate potential issues in a timely manner.
• Liaise with colleagues to monitor and manage daily cash flow needs and liquidity.

Requirements:

• Strong end-to-end Accounts Payable experience, beyond data entry.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Comfortable working through tasks independently before escalating.
• Clear and concise communicator, capable of summarising actions taken.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Experience with ERP Systems.

Desirable:

• Exposure to Accounts Payable processes across both Australia and New Zealand.

This is a permanent opportunity offering a positive team culture and career growth within a company experiencing continued positive development.