Accounts Payable Officer (6 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Job description

Join Capricorn’s Corporate Finance team and play a key role in shaping and delivering the future Member and Preferred Supplier experiences that bring our One Capricorn, One Community ambition to life Headline Benefits • Access flexible working arrangements, with up to 2 days working from home per week. • Modern office environment with city views and coffee on tap. A little about us Capricorn is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest and most dynamic Member-owned organisations. Since 1974, we’ve provided our Members with financial and business solutions to make running a business easier. Our flagship Trade Account offers instant credit with over 1600 Preferred Suppliers, simplified monthly expenses, and a generous rewards program. We have a strong foundation in the automotive and machinery aftermarkets. Our vibrant community includes over 31,000 Members across Australia and New Zealand, from national franchises to your local family workshop. Last year, Capricorn facilitated nearly $4bn in sales with our Preferred Suppliers. At Capricorn, we're about more than just products and services. We work hard to ensure that our Members, Suppliers and People feel like they're part of something bigger - a Community which is connected and supported to make a difference, while having some fun along the way! A little about the role As part of the Transactional Services team, the Accounts Payable Officer will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of corporate supplier invoices, supplier statement reconciliations and weekly payment runs for the Capricorn Group. The role will also provide support to the Banking Officer with bank receipting and bank reconciliations as required. What you’ll bring We’re looking for an experienced accounts payable professional who combines strong technical expertise with a proactive, continuous improvement mindset. • Demonstrated accounts payable experience processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately, including coding, approvals, invoice matching and payment preparation. • Strong reconciliation capability, with proven experience reconciling supplier statements, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding items promptly. • High attention to detail and data accuracy, with the ability to identify errors, gaps or duplicate payments before they impact suppliers or internal reporting. • Confidence working with finance systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook, to manage invoice workflows, reporting and supplier queries efficiently. • Clear communication and stakeholder service, including the ability to work professionally with suppliers, internal approvers and finance colleagues to resolve queries and keep payment processes moving. • Experience using an ERP, accounts payable automation or invoice scanning system. Experience with Epicor is desirable but not necessarily. • Good understanding of basic accounting principles, payment controls and compliance requirements relevant to supplier payments. Knowledge of Australian GST, ABN and supplier compliance requirements. • Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines, weekly payment runs and ad hoc support requirements. • A proactive, continuous improvement mindset, with the confidence to suggest practical ways to streamline processes and improve accuracy. • Exposure to bank reconciliations, receipting or broader transactional finance support. Qualifications • Completion of Year 12 or equivalent, with strong literacy, numeracy and administrative capability. • Strong experience in accounts payable, transactional finance, bookkeeping or a similar finance administration role. • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook. • Desirable: Certificate III or IV in Accounts Administration, Bookkeeping, Business Administration or a related discipline. A little on life at Capricorn Joining our community is about more than just a job, so here’s what’s in it for you: • Work flexibility – We’re all unique, and so are the ways in which we work. We have Hybrid written into our policy. • Development Opportunities – your success is ours too. We provide training opportunities and development to give you the tools you need to grow. • Get social – our social calendar is full, with a range of different virtual and face-to-face events to keep us connected. • A place you want to be – from the sweeping city views, coffee on tap and the general buzz of our team, Capricorn is a place you want to be. • A cherry on top – we’ve got a heap of benefits that our team actually use, including a fantastic reward and recognition program, wellness program, additional leave purchase and so much more! • Amazing Benefits – Unlock amazing benefits at Capricorn. We offer all staff free gym membership near the office, discounted private health benefits and all-inclusive working from home kits to get you started! Sound like you’d be a good fit? If you are ready to become part of a growing community and make a real impact, get in touch today. For further information, support with your application and details on Capricorn, please visit our website at