Drakes Supermarkets

About the Business: Over 50 years since Roger Drake purchased his first supermarket in 1974, Drakes Supermarkets has now become the largest independent grocery retailer in Australia. While we've grown from one store to more than 60 stores across South Australia and Queensland, Drakes Supermarkets has retained the same values since day one. Our mission at Drakes is to provide our customers with exceptional service, value for money, a great range and an outstanding shopping experience. To achieve this, we acknowledge that our customers are the most important people in our business. What we offer you: Become a valuable part of highly supportive diverse work culture, with more than 5,500 team members nationally, we're committed to creating an inspiring workplace at Drakes, which supports the development of great people. • Attractive remuneration package • 10% staff and family discount across all Drakes stores • Wide range of corporate benefits including discounted gym memberships, banking, health insurance and much more! • In-depth onboarding and career progression opportunities • Company funded qualifications • Vehicle leasing opportunities • Opportunity to work with leading growers and vendors in the State About the Role: Drakes Supermarkets currently has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Accounts Services Team as an Accounts Payable Officer. Based at our South Australian Head Office in Torrensville, this opportunity is ideal for someone looking to kick-start their career in finance or build on their existing knowledge and experience. We are seeking someone who is eager to learn, develop their skills and grow their capabilities within a supportive team environment. Reporting to the Accounts Services Team Lead, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with supplier invoice processing, maintaining accurate payment records and supporting the efficient management of invoice processing through our ERP system. We are looking for someone with strong attention to detail, a positive attitude and a genuine willingness to learn, contribute and grow within the business. We are seeking candidates who demonstrate the following skills and experience: • An interest in developing a career in finance or accounts, with a willingness to learn and build on existing skills and knowledge. • Previous experience in accounts payable or a similar finance-related role would be advantageous, however is not essential, as training and support will be provided. • Good knowledge of accounts payable principles • Sound knowledge of general accounting software and processes • Excellent skills in prioritisation, organisation and time management which results in the ability to meet deadlines • Effective verbal, written and numerical skills • Strong attention to detail and accuracy • Effective communication skills and people skills with strong internal and external customer focus • Confident, mature and professional attitude • Ability to cope with changing work demands and a fast-changing environment • Reliable, committed and trustworthy • Competent in all Microsoft applications How to Apply If this sounds like you - apply via the SEEK link only and include a current resume along with a covering letter outlining why you would be the ideal Leader for this role. • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted • You must be an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident with full working rights to be considered for this role • Recruitment Agencies - Thank you for thinking of us, however we do endeavour to fill this opportunity through direct channels at this time. If we find that we do need agency assistance, we will be in touch.