Accounts Payable Assistant (12-month contract) bei Guzman y Gomez

At Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen, our mission has always been to reinvent fast-food. We’re Australia’s only fast-food restaurant to be 100% clean, meaning there are no added preservatives, artificial flavours, added colours or unacceptable additives in our food. We’re incredibly proud of our amazing people, and the unique way we celebrate Mexican culture in everything we do.

The Accounts Payable Assistant is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, credits, and payments within the company’s financial systems. This role encompasses the end-to-end accounts payable function, including invoice matching, reconciliations, supplier maintenance, and the preparation of EFT payment runs, while maintaining compliance with established policies, procedures, and internal controls.

The position also provides critical support to the month-end close process through the preparation of accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting, as well as assisting with audits and ad hoc reporting requirements.

This is a fixed-term 12-month contract requiring high attention to detail, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to foster effective relationships with suppliers, colleagues, and stakeholders across the business. Candidates must hold full working rights in Australia.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Commerce (preferred)
• Excellent understanding of bookkeeping principles and full end-to-end accounts payable function
• QSR, hospitality or Food and Beverage experience (preferred)
• Prior experience with Lightyear, Expensify and  NetSuite ERP highly desirable, or other similar ERP system

General Skills and Abilities

• Highly numerate & analytical with excellent attention to detail
• Able to challenge the status quo with a continuous improvement mindset
• Exceptional organizational skills to be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize and ensure achievement of goals and deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to enable engagement with people at all levels
• Excellent judgement and creative problem-solving skills with a strong work ethic
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Strong computer/IT acumen plus intermediate Microsoft Office software a must
• Energetic and proactive with an enthusiastic attitude to take on Accounts Payable function

Benefits

We’re incredibly proud of our amazing people and always have each other’s backs. Whether you’re working in restaurant, at our Hola Central head office or as one of our partners, we are so passionate about living our values every single day.

These are just some of the benefits that come with working at GYG:

• Career growth – Australia and internationally
• Opportunity to become a franchisee
• Paid parental leave
• GYG gift voucher

Ready to join the family? Apply now to start the conversation