Invoice Processing jobs in Sydney NSW

About the Role:

The Accounts Payable Assistant is responsible for the Accounts Payable function including payments preparation and posting, whilst also supporting the Finance Team with period-end closing activities. The role requires to interact independently with both internal and external stakeholders. The position will be responsible for full cycle Accounts Payable processing. You will review and process invoices, execute payment batch runs, and review travel and entertainment expenses. You will act as a partner across all business groups to guide and educate colleagues on our Accounts Payable procedures and systems.

Responsibilities:

• Vendor Data Management: you will be responsible to create and/or modify the Vendor Database, Resolving Accounts Payable inquiries from vendors
• User Data Management in procurement platform: Create/Modify User Database, Resolving Accounts Payable inquiries from users.
• Review purchase orders, invoices and journal entries to ensure accuracy and completeness. This includes invoice processing through our online platforms – MEO (Coupa) and SAP.
• Maintaining correct coding (General Ledger Accounts, Analytical Structure allocation, Tax Code) for invoices in accounting system.
• Process weekly payments and prepare remittances for vendors
• Communicate and follow-up with business partners and employees to obtain standard coding, invoice approvals, and purchase order receipts.
• Manage the Accounts Payable email inbox to sort, filter, and distribute communication in a timely manner.
• Process employee expense claims and checking group Travel and Expense threshold.
• Assist with month-end closing activities such as purchase order accrual checking, aged payable report, and actual spending follow-up. This includes running and creating Accounts Payable summary reports.
Ad-hoc finance related tasks and projects as required.

Requirements & Capabilities:

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting or finance
• Already completed or working towards completion of CA or CPA qualification
• Experience in Coupa, VIM/SAP, and Concur highly desirable
• Experience in purchase order management and processing.
• Minimum of one year of experience in Accounts Payable and in a similar role
• Strong work ethic and willingness to contribute to individual and team objectives
• High attention to detail and high degree of confidentiality
• Ability to accurately enter data and make decisions based on supporting documents.
• Manage time effectively with strong organisational skills and capability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines with priority.
• Ability to work autonomously and communicate with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Flexibility to adapt and eagerness to learn.
Advanced Microsoft Office Skills. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.

• To be an eligible candidate for this position, we kindly ask that you have full working rights within Australia.