Accounts Payable Administrator

At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. We’ve got the heart of a small business with the strength and support of a big business. 

When you join Metcash, your work makes a real difference to independent businesses and local communities, empowering you to: 

• Grow your career with tailored development programs 

• Thrive your way with flexible work options 

• Make your mark in a high-performing, values-led team 

About the Opportunity

 We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Officer to join our team based in Macquarie Park on a 6-month contract basis.

In this Role

• Operate a standard GRIR (Goods Receipt Invoice Receipt) process for the business
• Manage failed EDI Transactions, working with the Invoice Processing Team
• Review and Management of duplicate transaction process
• Maintain, Create and Review of SOPs for Accounts Payable
• Through root cause analysis and continuous learning pro-actively identify and manage recurring issues
• Resolve internal & external GRIR related queries and issues as they arise typically with reference to SOPs and prior situations
• Successfully navigate multiple systems including legacy ERPs to view documents and account balances, run reports, analyse purchase orders, invoices, receipts/service acknowledgements, and utilise Power BI/PE/D365 data for analytics.
• Liaise with business partners, Accounts Payable Teams and suppliers providing guidance and collaboration to improve processes
• Challenge the status quo through continuous improvements
• Complete special projects as assigned
• Escalate issues and recommend resolutions along with process improvements
• Perform monthly supplier statement reviews and reconciliations where identified

You’re Likely a Match If

•  Minimum 5+ years Accounts Payable Experience
• Microsoft Dynamics D365 and Concur experience
• Advanced Organisational and Communication Skills
• Experience in similar role an advantage
• Knowledge of MS Office applications including ‘Intermediate Excel’ skills

Success in the role requires ability of team member to:

1. Drive improvement in vendor invoice submissions to minimise processing and settlement delays.
2. The development and adoption of improving procedures with a standardised AP procedure manual will ensure increasing vendor compliance can be managed into the shared services support framework.

3. Pro-actively manage open receipts to deliver KPI within role SLA targets
4. Review and monitor incumbent processes and automate/improve to drive performance and cost reduction.
5. Promote new initiatives to drive vendor and internal compliance to policy, reduce risk and maximise working capital to support GCOC and PTR compliance.
6. Identify and provide standardised support and services to internal and external customers.

What’s on offer 

We’re proud to offer a workplace that supports your well-being, growth, and belonging: 

🏖️ Extra Leave: Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave, 2 well-being days, plus 1 volunteer day annually 

📚 Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities 

👶 Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave for primary carers 

🌈 Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion 

⚖️ Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA 2024–2025)  

🧠 Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia 

🏡 Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited 

About Us  

Join us and be part of something bigger! 

Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with $19.5 billion in sales (FY25) and a proud spot in the ASX Top 125. 

We believe in the power of independent, family-owned businesses to shape vibrant communities. Through our food, liquor, and hardware pillars, we help retailers become the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support.  

We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability — and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you need support during the application process, just let us know. Your privacy and dignity are always respected. 

This role is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies do not submit profiles or make contact regarding this opportunity. 

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