Accounts Payable Officer

Milestone IT is currently partnering with a leading healthcare organisation to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join their finance team.

This is an initially short-term opportunity with a strong likelihood of transitioning into a longer-term role for the right candidate.

We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running, work with a high level of accuracy, and confidently manage invoice processing in a busy environment.

About the Role

As an Accounts Payable Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end accounts payable function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently while maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and enter a high volume of invoices accurately and efficiently
• Perform 3-way invoice matching across purchase orders, invoices and receipts
• Ensure invoices are correctly coded and processed in line with organisational procedures
• Complete accurate and timely data entry
• Communicate professionally with vendors regarding invoices, payments and discrepancies
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies where required
• Maintain accurate accounts payable records
• Work collaboratively with the wider finance team
• Ensure deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience working in an Accounts Payable role
• Strong understanding of 3-way invoice matching
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Strong data entry and administration skills
• Excellent communication skills, particularly when dealing with vendors
• The ability to work independently and hit the ground running
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Previous experience within a healthcare or large enterprise environment would be advantageous

Why Join? This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable healthcare organisation in a role that offers immediate exposure to a busy finance environment and the potential to transition into a longer-term opportunity.

If you are an experienced Accounts Payable Officer who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is ready to make an immediate impact, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV, or contact the team at Milestone IT on (03) •••• •682 for more information.