Job AP Officer, Port Melbourne

The Company

Our client is a well-established organisation operating within the construction and building sector, with a strong presence across multiple business units including finance, administration, IT, and project delivery. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to operational excellence, the business continues to grow and invest in its shared services function to support high-volume, fast-paced operations.

This is a permanent opportunity best suited to candidates with long-term Australian working rights who are seeking stability and career progression within a supportive team environment.

The Role

Reporting into the Shared Services function, this role will see you take ownership of accounts payable reconciliations across a high-volume ledger, working closely with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reconciling supplier and subcontractor statements to ensure accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies
• Managing high-volume invoice processing, including invoices, credit notes, claims, and adjustments
• Handling supplier queries and maintaining strong working relationships with creditors and subcontractors
• Supporting weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payment runs
• Ensuring accurate matching of invoices to purchase orders and maintaining strong financial controls
• Monitoring and managing creditor ledgers, including dispute resolution
• Providing administrative support to the wider Shared Services team as required
• Delivering a high level of customer service across both written and verbal communication

You will play a key role in maintaining process integrity, meeting deadlines, and supporting continuous improvement within the finance function.

Your Profile

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced Accounts Payable professional with strong reconciliation skills and the ability to thrive in a high-volume environment.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in accounts payable and reconciliations, ideally within construction or a similar high-volume industry
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve discrepancies independently
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong problem-solving ability
• Confidence working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
• Strong systems skills, including Microsoft Excel and exposure to ERP/MIS systems (experience with Timberline or similar highly regarded)
• Ability to multitask, prioritise effectively, and contribute positively to a team environment

This role will suit someone who is hands-on, reliable, and takes ownership of their work, with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.

Apply Today

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Reference Number: 06810-0013412447 - ST

This is a hybrid position.

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