Job Description
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Location: Norwest Business Park
Salary Package: $95,000 + Super
Role Highlights: Hybrid working environment, ownership of Coupa system improvements, and the opportunity to drive meaningful process improvements within a growing finance team.
Leading Australian insurance and financial services business seeks an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist with strong Coupa expertise to join their growing finance team. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the end-to-end AP function, drive process improvements, and become the internal Coupa subject matter expert within a collaborative and high-performing finance environment.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Senior Corporate Accountant, this Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for managing the end-to-end accounts payable function while acting as the internal Coupa system expert. On a daily basis, you will oversee supplier invoice processing, payment runs, reconciliations and vendor management while ensuring accuracy, compliance and efficiency across the AP process.
In addition to core AP responsibilities, this role plays a critical part in system optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives. You will work closely with the finance team and wider business to improve workflows, enhance automation within Coupa and drive best practice processes. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with systems, improving processes and adding operational efficiency to finance functions.
Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, including invoice processing, approvals, reconciliations and payment runs
- Act as the Coupa system subject matter expert, managing workflows, supplier onboarding, configurations and system enhancements
- Drive process improvement initiatives to increase automation, efficiency and accuracy across the AP function
- Manage supplier relationships and resolve invoice or payment queries in a timely and professional manner
- Oversee weekly payment runs including EFT, BPAY and international payments
- Maintain accurate vendor records and ensure compliance with internal policies and delegated authority frameworks
- Monitor AP ageing and proactively resolve discrepancies or outstanding invoices
- Prepare reports and provide insights to support finance leadership and business stakeholders
- Support internal and external audits by ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to financial controls
- Collaborate with finance and operational teams to improve procurement and expense processes within Coupa
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will bring strong experience within an Accounts Payable function and demonstrate advanced expertise using Coupa. You will be highly process-oriented, detail-focused and motivated by opportunities to improve systems, streamline workflows and increase automation within finance operations.
You will have experience managing the full AP lifecycle in a medium to large organisation and be confident working with stakeholders across the business. Strong communication skills, a proactive mindset and a passion for continuous improvement will be key to success in this role. Experience working in multi-currency environments or exposure to systems such as NetSuite will be advantageous.
Culture & Benefits
Join a leading financial services organisation with a strong reputation for innovation, technology and customer-focused solutions. The company promotes a collaborative and inclusive culture, investing in employee development and providing a flexible working environment designed to support work-life balance.
• Hybrid working model with modern Sydney offices
• Strong culture of innovation, technology and continuous improvement
• Career development opportunities within a growing financial services business
Apply
If this sounds like you, please send your resume by clicking the “apply” link below. The reference number for this role is JHAPO70008. Please allow for 3 - 5 working days for us to process all the applications. All applicants will hear back from us, either via email or a telephone call.