Accounts Payable Specialist - 6 month contract

Since 2024, 7-Eleven Australia has joined 7-Eleven international to be part of the biggest retail network across the world, represented in 20 countries with over 84,000 stores. We have big growth plans in Australia and a lot of opportunity for someone who wants to be part of ever growing retailer with a global footprint. Firstly, what we offer you! Vibrant Open Office in Richmond. Work in a dynamic, collaborative space that sparks creativity Work Your Way. Enjoy the perfect balance of remote flexibility and in-office collaboration—get the best of both worlds Fuel Your Day. Enjoy free 7-Eleven coffee and snacks in the office—because great ideas start with great coffee Stay Social & Connected. Join our Social Club and Open Committee for regular events, celebrations, and fun activities Grow Without Limits. Access unlimited LinkedIn Learning courses and invest in your personal and professional development The role This 6-month contract is suited to an experienced Accounts Payable professional with strong SAP and EDI capability, who can contribute to project delivery, process improvement and operational change in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. This is not a transactional invoice processing role. The successful candidate will need to understand end-to-end AP and Procure to Pay workflows, including how invoice data moves through SAP and EDI channels, how exceptions arise, and how process or system changes impact downstream teams and stakeholders. You will work closely with AP team members, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Technology and external partners to support major AP and Procure to Pay initiatives already in flight. The role requires someone who can lead practical efficiency improvements, analyse and reconcile complex data, support change implementation, and help embed sustainable process improvements. Please note this is a 6-month contract and is based in Melbourne. Key responsibilities Support the delivery of major AP and Procure to Pay projects already in flight Provide experienced AP input into SAP, EDI, invoice flow and exception management processes Analyse end-to-end AP workflows to identify process gaps, system issues, manual workarounds and improvement opportunities Work with SAP and EDI processes to support accurate invoice ingestion, matching, exception management and downstream processing Investigate and resolve complex AP issues, including invoice, vendor, purchase order, EDI, system and reconciliation related matters Use advanced Excel skills to analyse large data sets, complete reconciliations, identify variances and support root cause analysis Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business impacts, manage risks and support effective change implementation Lead or contribute to process optimisation, automation and self-service opportunities that reduce manual effort and improve accuracy Support the development of clear process documentation, controls and sustainable ways of working Work collaboratively with AP team members and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure changes are well understood, well controlled and effectively embedded What’s in your toolkit? Proven SAP experience in Accounts Payable or Procure to Pay, ideally within a large or complex organisation Demonstrated experience working with EDI invoice processes, electronic invoice flows or similar system-integrated AP processes Strong understanding of end-to-end AP workflows, including invoice ingestion, PO matching, exceptions, vendor queries, reconciliations and downstream impacts Experience supporting project delivery, process improvement, automation or system change initiatives Advanced Excel capability, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, reconciliations and analysis of large data sets Strong analytical and reconciliation skills, with the ability to identify root causes and recommend practical solutions Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work constructively across Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Technology and external partners Change management capability, including supporting teams and stakeholders through process and system changes Strong attention to detail, sound judgement and a commitment to accuracy, compliance and control The ability to operate as a senior individual contributor in a busy project and operational environment This role requires demonstrated SAP and EDI experience. Applicants should use their cover letter to outline their relevant AP systems, workflow, reconciliation, project and process improvement experience At 7-Eleven our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a workplace that fosters inclusion and celebrates diversity. We strive to make every single 7-Eleven team member feel heard, valued, and respected no matter who they are or what diverse characteristics reflect their unique identity. We are proud to be a Diversity Council Australia Inclusive Employer 2025-2026 and Gold Accredited with the Australian Workplace Equity Index. At 7-Eleven, we are committed to ensuring that all prospective employees have the opportunity to perform at their best throughout our recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support an inclusive and accessible experience, please contact us for a confidential discussion at [email protected] . ** Please note, this email is strictly for adjustment requests related to the recruitment process. Other inquiries sent to this mailbox will not be actioned. ** To find out more about our current opportunities follow us on LinkedIn or view our careers page .