Accounts Payable Officer

Established in 1915, Haigh’s Chocolates is the oldest family-owned chocolate maker in Australia. Run by fourth generation Haigh’s family, we employ over 900 people across 21 retail stores currently located in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, as well as online, plus two factories and head office. Using only the finest and freshest ingredients, Haigh’s prides itself on being a chocolate ‘bean to bar’ specialist, committed to the art of premium chocolate making. Haigh’s roast their own cocoa beans, ethically sourced from plantations around the world, to create a unique blend of premium milk and dark chocolate. Through meticulous artisan skills that include handmade chocolate creation and finishing, combined with advanced manufacturing equipment and techniques, Haigh’s creates exquisite chocolates that look and taste delicious.

We’re looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance team on a permanent, full-time basis. Based at our Head Office in Parkside and reporting to the Accounts Payable Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier payments while supporting strong and positive supplier relationships. While the role is full-time, we may consider 0.8 FTE for the right candidate.

It’s a really exciting time to join Haigh’s as we continue to grow and evolve. You’ll be joining a high-performing team in a role where your attention to detail, initiative and passion for improving processes will be truly valued.

Your Key Responsibilities Include:

• Process supplier invoices and payments accurately and on time.
• Monitor outstanding invoices, follow up with approvers and manage the accounts payable inbox.
• Prepare supplier payment runs, prioritise payments and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Support month-end and year-end activities, including reconciliations and accruals.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any invoice discrepancies.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

What You’ll Bring:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable role, ideally within a medium-to-large organisation.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, financial controls and supplier management.
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems (experience with QAD desirable).
• Proactive, collaborative and able to work well across departments.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• A continuous improvement mindset and a drive to streamline processes.
• A relevant qualification will be highly regarded.

Why Haigh’s?

At Haigh’s, we’re more than just chocolate. We’re a people-focused business driven by collaboration, creativity and quality. You’ll thrive in a supportive, values-led environment that encourages growth, celebrates excellence and makes work genuinely enjoyable (with plenty of chocolate along the way!). We offer flexible working, wellbeing initiatives, a short-term incentive scheme, and ongoing development opportunities. If this sounds like the role you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Inclusion matters at Haigh’s. We believe that valuing differences in backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and experiences helps create a workplace free from bias and prejudice. We’re committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and beyond, to ensure a barrier-free and supportive experience for all.