Accounts Payable Officer (18-month Fixed Term Contact)

Job Description

About Miele

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What does it take for a family-run company to become world market leader in the premium domestic appliance segment? It takes more than offering average products, run-of-the-mill service or short-sighted actions. It also requires the aspiration to do it forever better and to be forever better. This stance accounts for a good working environment at Miele and the success of our products. Our colleagues can rest assured that those who live up to our standards of quality and professionalism grow personally and professionally. No matter if they are apprentices or managers. Make your claim your challenge - whether in Gütersloh, Melbourne or Singapore! Become one of more than 23,000 Miele employees in 50 countries around the world who are committed to making our products even better every day - and help us to expand our innovation leadership.

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About Your Workplace

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Join Miele's Finance team and play an important role in supporting the financial operations of one of the world's leading premium appliance brands. As an Accounts Payable Clerk, you'll ensure supplier payments are processed accurately and on time while building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

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Working within a collaborative and high-performing Finance team, you'll help maintain the integrity of our financial processes, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support the delivery of exceptional service across the business.

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Your Responsibilities

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• Process supplier invoices, employee reimbursements and payments accurately and in accordance with company policies
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• Prepare payment runs and ensure creditors are paid within agreed terms
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• Reconcile supplier statements and key accounts to maintain accurate financial records
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• Respond to supplier and internal stakeholder enquiries, delivering timely and professional customer service
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• Assist with month-end activities, reporting and reconciliation processes to support the Finance team
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• Contribute to process improvements, documentation and the ongoing enhancement of Accounts Payable procedures
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• Support the wider Finance team with administrative and operational tasks as required
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What We Are Looking For

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• Must-have Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Finance Administration role
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• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and time management skills
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• Good reconciliation and analytical problem-solving skills
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• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships across the business
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• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word
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• Nice-to-have Experience using ERP systems such as SAP Concur, SAP, AS400 or similar
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• Experience working in a medium to large corporate environment
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• Understanding of GST compliance and financial controls
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• Experience contributing to process improvement initiatives
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Our Benefits

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• Hybrid working that blends flexibility and connection: 2 WFH days, 2 flexible office days + Wednesday team connection day
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• Quarterly Life Leave – one paid day each quarter to recharge
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• Personal development and career opportunities
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• Employee discounts
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• Experience meaningful recognition for both individual accomplishments and team successes
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For more than 125 years, Miele has been a family-owned, family-run company. Based on this tradition, a healthy balance between the demands and the appreciation of our employees is very important to us. Besides following our objective of becoming "forever better" which our employees represent with their specialist knowledge, their ambition and with thinking ahead, we want to ensure that everyone can experience and profit from our good working environment here at Miele. Living and passing on our Miele values, as well as working in teams to further develop our innovative products, are important parts of our Miele culture at each of our 50 locations.

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What does it take for a family-run company to become world market leader in the premium domestic appliance segment? It takes more than offering average products, run-of-the-mill service or short-sighted actions. It also requires the aspiration to do it forever better and to be forever better. This stance accounts for a good working environment at Miele and the success of our products. Our colleagues can rest assured that those who live up to our standards of quality and professionalism grow personally and professionally. No matter if they are apprentices or managers. Make your claim your challenge - whether in Gütersloh, Melbourne or Singapore! Become one of more than 23,000 Miele employees in 50 countries around the world who are committed to making our products even better every day - and help us to expand our innovation leadership.