Senior Accounts Payable Officer

Overview

We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger, in building the future we want.

Join the Connect Team – Be Part of Our Digital Transformation. You’ll be part of a new team driving out digital transformation through Connect (SAP), our new system that helps teams and sites work smarter. Connect gives everyone a clear view of costs, resources, and performance, making it easier for Business Units to manage projects and make better decisions. By bringing all teams onto the same system, Connect simplifies day-to-day work and boosts efficiency across the business.

Are you an experienced Senior Accounts Payable professional who knows SAP like the back of their hand? You thrive in a fast-paced environment? We’re looking for a Senior Accounts Payable Officer to take ownership of end to end AP processes, manage high-volume transactions, and keep everything running smoothly and on time. You’ll be the go-to person for resolving complex queries, supporting the team, and driving smarter, more efficient ways of working. If you’re detail-driven, proactive, and ready to bring your SAP expertise to a role where your impact will be noticed, this is your chance to step up and shine

This is a 12-month fixed term role and will be based from our Brisbane office.

About the role:

- Utilise your advanced SAP expertise (ideally S/4HANA) to manage Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) transactions, reporting, and system administration.
- Drive accuracy in Accounts Payable by processing invoices, managing payment runs, and reconciling discrepancies to support timely vendor payments.
- Support end-to-end P2P activities, from requisitions through to purchase orders, goods receipting, and final payment, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
- Collaborate with finance, procurement, and project teams to streamline workflows, resolve queries, and embed consistent best-practice processes.
- Contribute to month-end and year-end financial close while supporting audits, data integrity, and reporting requirements across the business.

The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:

Demonstrated experience in accounts payable and procure-to-pay processes.

- Proficient in SAP (preferably SAP S/4HANA).
- Strong understanding of finance and procurement workflows.
- Understanding of procurement processes, vendor management, and financial workflows.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Current C-Class Driver’s Licence

We have a range of additional benefits available for our employees:

- Health & Wellbeing – discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, wellness discounts, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP).
- Time for life / Work life balance – birthday leave, purchased leave program, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements.
- Financial wellbeing – competitive remuneration, annual performance bonuses, salary continuance insurance and employee share program.
- Career development – training, mentoring programs, and leadership development program.

Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We/'re unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

Next steps

- Submit your CV online to apply for this role.
- All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
- Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia.

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To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au

Reference code: 494571

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.

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