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Accounts Payable Officer

Finance • Perth, Western Australia 6000, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in accounts payable.
  • Experience covering invoice processing, purchase order management, and supplier relationship management.
  • Experience managing supplier onboarding and compliance, including credit applications, insurance, and contractor docs.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Associate

Description

About Executive Risk Solutions (ERS)

ERS are crisis management and risk mitigation specialists. A veteran-owned and operated organisation, for nearly 20 years ERS has been delivering solutions that protect reputations, safeguard assets and strengthen long term resilience.

Led by a highly experienced leadership team and skilled personnel deployed across multiple countries, we bring real-world knowledge from the military, intelligence, emergency, corporate and law enforcement, to deliver 24/7 global support.

When it comes to managing critical risks, ERS will give you the right advice, assurance and action, when you need it.

About the Role

We’re seeking an Accounts Payable Officer to take ownership of this critical function, bringing a proactive, continuous improvement mindset to support the broader ERS/YMP finance operation.

Reporting directly to the Finance Lead, this role is responsible for end-to-end accounts payable processing across ERS/YMP, including invoice processing, purchase order management, and supplier relationship management. This role is critical to ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness at every step. Beyond core AP duties, you’ll provide essential support to the wider finance team across financial reporting, documentation, and general office administration, helping keep the finance function running smoothly day to day.

This is a genuine opportunity to grow with a close knit, collaborative finance team where your contribution is valued and visible. You’ll be joining a team that’s expanding, with real scope to develop your skills, take on greater responsibility, and shape how the function evolves as the business grows.

What you’ll bring

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in accounts payable
  • A hands-on, proactive approach to accounts payable and process improvement
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and compliance
  • A collaborative mindset and the ability to work well within a tight-knit team
  • Willingness to support broader finance and administrative tasks as need
  • Ability to provide a high standard of customer service and establish strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Proficient in data entry and management
  • High-level organisational and prioritising skills
  • Proactive problem-solving ability and ability to use initiative
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with people at all levels within the organisation, and externally with customers and suppliers
  • Act in a professional and proactive manner, reflecting the ERS CARE Values at all times.
  • Ensure the highest level of integrity and confidentiality is maintained at all times regarding information of a sensitive nature e.g. personal team member information etc.
  • Demonstrated experience at an intermediate level across Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and other programs as required

What the role entails

  • Process and record invoices, credit card transactions, expense claims, and related financial documentation
  • Responsible for supplier management and reconciliation
  • Oversee purchase order management and facilitate approval workflows to maintain compliance and control
  • Monitor supplier invoices and maintain compliance and currency
  • Manage supplier onboarding and compliance, including credit applications, insurance, and contractor documentation
  • Utilise financial management systems to streamline invoice processing and purchase order approvals
  • Provide essential administrative support to the finance team, including correspondence management, reporting, and documentation and other ad hoc tasks as required
  • Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting preparation
  • Support Finance Lead and finance team members as required
  • Drive continuous improvement across Accounts Payable processes
  • General finance admin duties

Why ERS

  • Be part of a growing organisation with a diverse and expanding service portfolio across Crisis Management and Risk Mitigation
  • Work alongside a highly experienced and knowledgeable team with deep industry expertise
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Strong company culture built on CARE framework

Company Overview

Executive Risk Solutions is a world leader in crisis & emergency management, emergency response, specialist security and business continuity. Our recruitment division provides direct access to ex Australian Defence Force candidates, backed by a strong network of partners and led by an elite team from the Military Special Forces, Fire & Emergency Services and Law Enforcement. Headquartered in Western Australia, our 550+ global advisors and experts operate 24/7 mitigating risks in complex international locations, remote areas and urban centres. Our industry reach is broad, working across government, oil & gas, mining & resources, property & infrastructure, civil construction, healthcare, aged care and technology.