Assistance Accountant – Accounts Payable

Assistant Accountant – Accounts Payable

Company: Morcofresh Location: Flemington Work Type: Full-time Work Arrangement: Onsite

Morcofresh is Australia's leading supplier of fresh produce to the foodservice sector, with operations across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville, Perth, Adelaide, and Darwin. We are the sole national provider to this sector in Australia. Our operations are underpinned by our people, customers, and growers, forming a complementary ecosystem. While a national business, we maintain a local focus, committed to delivering the finest fresh produce.

About the Role Morcofresh is seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Assistant Accountant – Accounts Payable (AP) to join our Finance team. This position is responsible for the complete Accounts Payable lifecycle, ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, reconciliations, and payments. You will be instrumental in fostering strong supplier relationships, resolving discrepancies, and supporting both finance and operational teams to ensure seamless business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable & Reconciliations
• Process and reconcile purchase orders against supplier invoices, investigating and resolving variances.
• Review, code, and accurately process invoices to the correct General Ledger (GL) accounts.
• Reconcile freight invoices and Credit Services Management fees.
• Prepare weekly supplier payment run reconciliations.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations.
• Support month-end (EOM) close processes and reconciliation activities.
• Manage quarterly levies reconciliations.

• Supplier Management & Communication
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve discrepancies, including short/over deliveries, non-receipts, and damaged stock.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and complete the onboarding of new suppliers.
• Follow up on missing supplier documentation.
• Build and maintain strong, professional supplier relationships.
• Respond promptly to supplier queries.

• Purchase Orders & Inventory Support
• Review and process purchase order cost adjustments and pricing updates.
• Work closely with operations and category teams to ensure POs are appropriately approved and authorised.
• Monitor aged purchase orders and escalate for timely resolution.

About You

• Experience & Skills
• 2–3 years’ experience in Accounts Payable or a similar finance role.
• Proven experience in high-volume invoice processing and reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of purchase order (PO) processes and ERP systems (highly regarded).
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and strong overall computer literacy.

• Personal Attributes
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident engaging with stakeholders across different teams and backgrounds.
• Proactive problem-solver with a “can-do” attitude.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Essential Requirements

• Must be available to work onsite 5 days per week.
• Working hours: 6:00 am – 2:00 pm.
• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Why Join Us? You will be part of a fast-paced finance environment where your contributions directly support operational success. This role offers the opportunity to further develop your AP and accounting expertise within a collaborative team setting.

If you are a detail-driven finance professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and building strong supplier relationships, we would like to hear from you.