Accounts Payable | Senior Associate

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Finance

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

This role is being offered as a 7 months Maximum-Term opportunity.

The Finance team brings our purpose to life by providing a wide range of services aimed at standardising and improving the way we do business in the firm. As an Accounts Payable Senior Associate, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining accurate and organized records of all accounts payable transactions for auditing and reporting purposes, working with clients across Finance & Operations to collaborate with leadership in operationalising strategic initiatives and influencing key decision-makers to drive successful business outcomes.

Why PwC?

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health—giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential.

Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future.

What you’ll do:

• Manage operations including escalated queries, accounts payable analysis, and identifying opportunities for improvement and automation.
• Drive process improvements with change control, documentation, and participation in firm-wide projects.
• Produce ad hoc and periodic reports to support operational insights.
• Oversee supplier management, including supplier correspondence and team management of offshore operations and analytics.
• Analyse and resolve invoice discrepancies, demonstrating strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work independently or collaboratively.

What we’re looking for:

• Can use feedback and reflection to enhance self-awareness, leverage strengths, and address development areas.

• Can delegate tasks to provide growth opportunities and coach others to achieve results.

• Applying critical thinking to structure and solve unstructured problems effectively.

• Can utilise diverse tools to extract insights from industry trends and review work for quality and accuracy.

• Can communicate clearly and adapt behaviour to build relationships while upholding the firm’s ethical standards.

What you’ll gain:

• The opportunity to work with leading organisations and cutting-edge technology that challenge and expand your expertise.
• Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work—balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.
• Clear paths for career progression supported by continuous learning and leadership development.
• Generous leave entitlements to support your work-life balance - including floating public holidays, birthday leave and ability to purchase additional leave on top of your four weeks. 

We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here.

Ready to grow here and go further? Join PwC Australia as an Accounts Payable Senior Associate and make an impact that goes beyond the expected. Apply now and take your next step with a team shaping the future.

We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role. 

No agencies please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications direct from individuals.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Advisory, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Policies, Accounting Practices, Account Reconciliation, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Creativity, Credit Control, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Escalation Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Policy, Financial Record Keeping, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statement Preparation, Financial Transactions {+ 11 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

September 30, 2026