Accounts Payable Officer

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

Our Food Service and Convenience business encompasses our wholesale, foodservices and distribution services across the Campbells Wholesale, Superior Food Services, and Independent Grocers brands – servicing small to medium businesses right across Australia. Joining the Food Service and Convenience business at Metcash means the work you do contributes to brands with real purpose, empowering independent businesses and strengthening local communities across Australia.

About the Opportunity

Due to the continual growth of our organisation, we are currently seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join our Perth branch based in South Fremantle. 

In this Role

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, The successful candidate will be responsible for all day-to-day management of all payment cycle and administrative tasks, including but not limited to:

• Matching, batching, and coding invoices.
• End-to-End accounts payable for a network of branches around Australia.
• High volume processing and Excel focused.
• Matching purchase orders and coding invoices.
• Managing queries and emails
• Review payments in line with terms.
• Create payment runs – Weekly and Monthly
• Bank Reconciliation.

You’re Likely a Match If

• Demonstrated 2-5 years of experience in an Accounts Payable role.
• Experienced in full function Accounts Payable.
• Prior experience with Pronto software is preferred.
• Strong ability to deal with multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Intermediate to advanced level Excel skills essential.
• Strong communication skills via phone and email.
• Ability to prioritise and follow up in a timely manner, flexible and results-oriented.

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.