Accounts Payable Administrator

Accounts Payable Administrator | Sydney CBD | Hybrid Working * 5+ years' Accounts Payable / Procure-to-Pay experience. * Mandatory SAP S/4HANA experience. * Experience working within a Shared Services or BPO environment. * FMCG or large corporate experience highly regarded.

A leading global FMCG organisation is seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator to join their Sydney CBD team, supporting the efficient management of Procure-to-Pay operations across Australia and New Zealand. You'll get the chance to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, HR, and IT to maintain robust financial controls and deliver high-quality service. Enjoy flexible working opportunities that allow you to balance your career ambitions with personal commitments while contributing to finance transformation initiatives and automation projects.

What you'll do:

• Take ownership of the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay function, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and in line with company policies and financial controls.
• Oversee supplier invoices, purchase orders, payment runs and vendor master data, resolving issues promptly to maintain smooth operations.
• Build strong relationships with the outsourced Accounts Payable provider, monitoring service performance, reviewing KPIs and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Produce and review operational reporting, identifying opportunities to improve controls, efficiency and overall AP performance.
• Support month-end close activities, including reconciliations, accruals, reporting and Accounts Payable analysis.
• Assist with cash flow management, trade payables, intercompany balances and payment-related activities.
• Manage employee expense claims, corporate cards and travel-related expenditure processes.
• Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with financial controls, tax requirements and company policies.
• Play an active role in finance transformation, systems enhancements, automation and process improvement projects.

What you bring:

• At least 5 years' experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay or Finance Operations within a large corporate environment.
• Previous experience working with a Shared Services or outsourced/BPO finance model.
• Hands-on SAP S/4HANA experience is essential. Exposure to SAP Ariba, Concur or Power BI will be highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes, financial controls, reconciliations and month-end activities.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful insights.
• A proactive approach to process improvement, with a focus on automation and operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships across Finance and the wider business.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.

What's next:

If you are ready to take the next step in your finance career within a collaborative supportive environment apply now!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Doireann Boylan on 02 8289 3204 for a confidential discussion.