Assistant Accountant – Senior Accounts Payable & Payroll

Arcadia is seeking an Assistant Accountant with a strong Senior Accounts Payable background, experience in AP automation and process improvement, and the ability to support bi-weekly payroll preparation. This role is a key member of the Finance team, contributing across financial operations, reporting, systems, and stakeholder support.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys owning the Accounts Payable function, improving how things are done, and expanding their exposure across payroll, reporting, and month-end accounting. You will work closely with the Finance Manager and act as a subject-matter expert for AP, while also supporting core Assistant Accountant responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Senior Accounts Payable (Ownership, Review & Automation)

• Own the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, providing senior-level oversight and quality control, and liaising with the offshore accounts payable team

• Review and approve invoice coding, approvals, and payment runs to ensure compliance with internal controls and policies

• Act as the primary escalation point for AP queries and supplier issues

• Lead or support the implementation and optimisation of AP automation solutions, including invoice capture, workflow approvals, and system integrations

• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline AP processes through automation and continuous improvement

• Prepare weekly cash flow and cash control reports, investigating and resolving variances

Payroll (Bi-Weekly Support & Review)

• Assist with bi-weekly payroll preparation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness

• Review payroll calculations, timesheets, and payroll reports prior to processing

• Prepare and post payroll journals, accruals, and month-end adjustments

• Support payroll reconciliations and respond to payroll-related queries

• Assist with maintaining payroll compliance, documentation, and internal controls

Assistant Accountant – Financial Reporting & Month-End

• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports

• Process general ledger journals (daily, weekly, and monthly)

• Complete monthly bank reconciliations

• Assist with end-of-month close processes

• Support budget preparation and monitor expenditure against budget

• Contribute to audit preparation, maintain audit-ready working papers, and respond to management and auditor queries

Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain accurate and reliable data across finance systems

• Support finance system enhancements, documentation, and user training

• Play an active role in finance system implementations, particularly AP-related solutions

• Contribute to ad hoc finance projects and process improvement initiatives

About You

You are an experienced Accounts Payable professional who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes, and working closely with stakeholders across the business. You bring a strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and the confidence to manage operational responsibilities while contributing to higher-level reporting and improvement initiatives. You are comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and are eager to broaden your exposure across payroll and accounting.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

• CPA or CA qualified, or actively working towards accreditation (desirable)

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in Accounts Payable, Assistant Accountant, or finance operations roles

• Demonstrated senior-level Accounts Payable experience, including review and oversight responsibilities

• Experience implementing or optimising an AP automation or invoice workflow system (highly regarded)

• Exposure to bi-weekly payroll preparation and payroll reviews

• Strong experience with general ledger journals, reconciliations, and month-end processes

• Solid understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and compliance requirements

• Advanced Excel skills and strong finance systems capability

• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders

This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a Senior AP–led role with genuine scope to influence systems and processes, while continuing to build capability across payroll, reporting, and assistant accountant responsibilities.

Weekly hours are around 25 hours per week.