Accounts Payable Officer

Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3008

**About John Holland**:
At John Holland, our purpose is simple - we transform lives with everything we do.

We’ve always known that infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day.

That’s our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.

Be part of the team that’s up for the challenge of transforming lives for good.

**About the Role / Are you up for the challenge?**:
B2A are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Officer to join our finance team.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and reconciliations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills and a passion for numbers to contribute to the smooth financial operations of the business.

**Project Description**:
Inland Rail is transforming how goods are moved around Australia, connecting Melbourne and Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. This 1,700km fast freight backbone will complete our national freight network - better connecting producers to markets and creating new opportunities for regional businesses, industries and communities.

The Beveridge to Albury (B2A) project is the Victorian portion of the program undertaken along approximately 305 kms of existing northeast rail corridor between Beveridge and Albury. B2A is staged in two tranches. Tranche 1 includes enhancement works across four sites and corridor wide works.

Tranche 2 works will be delivered by John Holland and includes adjustment of track alignments, the provision of new road overbridges and station modifications to enable the safe operation of double-stack freight trains across eight B2A project sites between Wandong and Benalla.

**Responsibilities of the role include / What you will do;**:
Overall responsibility for the role on this high-profile major project includes:

- Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments in accordance with company policies.
- Perform regular reconciliations of supplier statements and accounts.
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and queries from suppliers.
- Maintain accurate records of accounts payable transactions in the accounting system.
- Prepare payment runs, including EFTs and other payment methods.
- Assist in month-end processes, including accruals and reporting.
- Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to ensure smooth financial operations.
- Identify process improvement opportunities within the accounts payable function.

**To be successful in this key role, you must have / What we are looking for;**:

- Previous experience in an Accounts Payable role (experience in [industry/sector] is a plus).
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills to meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in [specific accounting software, e.g., MYOB, SAP, Xero, or similar] and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
- A proactive and problem-solving mindset to handle challenges effectively.
- Relevant qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

**As part of the team, you can help us transform lives.**:
Your success is reflected in ours, so we’re committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we understand that different perspectives and ideas are critical to our long-term success.

We want you to be with us for the long term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.

**What’s in it for you**:
We’re about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.

We reward and support our people in so many ways. This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work. From generous leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits.

**We offer**:

- **Competitive remuneration**with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice options
- **Great leave benefits**including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise your wellbeing
- **Career progression**underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you’ll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.
- **Learning and development opportunities**where you’ll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career throug