Accounts Payable Officer

**About us**

You’ve probably heard of Coates or seen our orange hire equipment on job sites around Australia. But we’re more than just scissor lifts and diggers. We’re an end-to-end solutions company operating across five key areas: Equipment Hire; Engineering Solutions; Industrial Solutions; Power & HVAC; and Training.

We’re proudly Australian-owned, with a long history of supporting customers to deliver major projects, and an exciting future focused on digital transformation, sustainability, and growth.

At Coates, we understand that we’re nothing without great people. So, you don’t just work for us, we work for you. We’re here to support and equip you with great training and development, flexible work options, and a positive team environment to help you build your career from the ground up or take it to the next level.

**Your new role awaits**

Reporting directly to the Accounts Payable Manager, you’ll leverage the latest technologies in OCR and process automation to ensure the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices for transactions completed across our network.

This is an opportunity to gain experience with a large national company with a broad supplier network. You’ll also contribute to process improvement, auditing, workflow, and ad-hoc assignments.

You’ll be based in our Mascot head office, conveniently located a short walk from Mascot Train Station and surrounded by cafes, restaurants, shops, and gyms.

**A typical day for you**
- Daily clearing of APAY rejections
- Monitor inbox and distribute enquiries
- Invoice verification via ABBYY Flexicapture invoice processing platform
- Manage creditor accounts adhering to supplier payment terms
- Resolving aged, disputed, and daily rejected invoices to facilitate payment
- Manage & resolve internal stakeholder and external supplier enquiries

**What you’ll bring to the role**
- Certification in Accounting or Finance and/or relevant work history
- High volume invoice processing experience
- Excel proficiency with lookups, formatting, large datasets, macros
- ERP system knowledge (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- OCR and process automation experience
- Supplier and stakeholder management skills

**What you’ll get in return**

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a range of perks and benefits including:

- ** Excellent salary package**:

- ** Permanent Full-time position**:

- **Hybrid working options - up to 2 days WFH each week**:

- ** Easy access to public transport**:

- Training to equip you for success and drive your career forward
- Purchased extra leave program
- Discounted hire equipment
- Supportive and inclusive team culture
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Volunteering opportunities through the Coates Foundation

**Why Coates?**

At Coates, we know that people, organisations, and communities thrive when everyone feels valued and included. So, we’re proud to be implementing our second Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and working to continually improve gender representation and the development of our future female leaders via our annual LEAP program.

Safety always comes first at Coates. Our safety-driven processes and policies aim to ensure all stakeholders go to work and return home safely to their families and communities.

And to deliver on our wider people and planet responsibilities, we’re committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and supporting our national charities and local communities through the Coates Foundation.

**Ready to apply?**

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. We’re committed to continually increasing the diversity of our workforce, including leadership levels. We actively encourage all people to apply.

**Coates. **Equipped for you