Accountant (Accounts Payable)

Kia is one of Australia’s fastest‑growing automotive brands, recognised globally for innovation, quality, and a bold commitment to redefining mobility. With an expanding portfolio of award‑winning vehicles and a strong focus on sustainability and continuous improvement, Kia offers an exciting and inclusive environment where people can grow their careers and make a real impact.

We are now seeking an experienced Accountant (Accounts Payable) to join our Finance team and support our ongoing growth.

About the Role

This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate, timely financial processing and reporting. You will be responsible for accounts payable activities, balance sheet reconciliations, budget support, and management reporting, while working closely with internal stakeholders, auditors, and vendors.

This position is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail who enjoys both transactional finance and broader reporting and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare payments in line with agreed payment schedules

• Verify and process invoices in SAP

• Maintain and update the vendor master database

• Ensure weekly and monthly reporting deadlines are met

• Prepare and review allocated balance sheet reconciliations

• Review standard costing entries and analyse appropriateness

• Support budget management and cost control processes

• Assist departments with budget tracking and financial queries

• Prepare monthly and quarterly management packs and cost centre reports

• Assist with annual budgeting and business planning

• Support business process improvements and project work

• Assist with internal and external audits

• Provide ad‑hoc reporting and financial analysis as required

 

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics (preferred)

• 2–3 years’ experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role

• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

• Strong organisational and time‑management skills

• Approachable and confident when dealing with internal and external stakeholders

• Ability to identify and support improvements in finance processes

• A proactive, positive “can‑do” attitude

• SAP experience desirable

• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel

• A collaborative team player

Why Join Kia?

• Work with a globally recognised and growing automotive brand

• Be part of a supportive, collaborative finance team

• Gain exposure to budgeting, reporting, audits, and business improvement initiatives

• Enjoy opportunities for learning, development, and career progression

Apply Now

If you’re a motivated finance professional looking to develop your career in a dynamic and fast‑growing organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now via Seek with your resume and cover letter.