Accounts Payable Officer (1-Year Fixed-Term Contract)

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Introduction:
About Us

Civilmart and Infrastructure Products Australia (IPA) have come together under the global parent company CRH. This merger marks a significant step in strengthening Australia’s civil infrastructure supply chain by combining the expertise and capabilities of two of the most recognised names in precast and civil concrete manufacturing.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Officer to join our finance team on a 1-year fixed-term contract, based in Homebush, NSW.

Reporting directly to the Accounts Payable Manager, this role is responsible for managing the end-to-end accounts payable function, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments.

This is a key position supporting financial operations, requiring strong attention to detail, the ability to manage a high-volume workload, and the confidence to build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. You will play a critical role in supporting month-end and year-end processes while driving efficiency and continuous improvement within the AP function.

Description:
Key Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable process for high-volume transactions
Receive, review and process supplier invoices in accordance with company policies
Perform three-way matching (invoice, purchase order, delivery receipt)
Accurately code invoices to general ledger accounts and cost centres
Manage invoice approvals in line with delegated authority levels
Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies promptly
Prepare and process payment runs (electronic funds transfer, etc.)
Ensure timely and accurate payments to suppliers
Respond to supplier enquiries and maintain strong relationships
Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve outstanding items
Maintain and administer the Accounts Payable inbox
Process employee reimbursements, credit cards, and customer refunds
Maintain and update supplier master data records
Assist with month-end and year-end close, including reconciliations and reporting
Prepare reports such as aged creditors, cashflow forecasts, and AP analysis
Support internal and external audit requirements
Identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements
Maintain accurate filing and documentation standards
Undertake ad hoc finance tasks as required.

Skills and Experiences:
About You

Proven experience in a high-volume Accounts Payable role, ideally within a large organisation
Strong understanding of end-to-end AP processes and controls
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines, especially during month-end and year-end
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to investigate discrepancies
Confident communicator with the ability to liaise with internal stakeholders and suppliers
Intermediate Excel skills (including reconciliations and data analysis)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Experience using accounting systems
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
A methodical, organised and process-driven approach
Tertiary qualifications in Finance/Accounting (desirable but not essential)

What You Can Expect

A competitive remuneration
An exciting challenge and meaningful responsibilities
A company focused on your growth and career development
Numerous global opportunities within our CRH network, offering career growth and international exposure