Job Description

About The Body Shop and the Opportunity

For 50 years, we've proven that business can be a force for good. Founded by Anita Roddick, The Body Shop helped transform the beauty industry through cruelty-free innovation, community trade partnerships and a commitment to making a positive difference in people's lives. Today, our products are sold in more than 3,000 stores across 68 countries, alongside a growing digital presence around the world.

About the Role

We are seeking a full-time temporary Accounts Payable Officer for a 13–15-month Fixed Term Contract opportunity to provide parental leave cover (Dates tbc Nov/Dec 2026 through to Jan/Feb 2028. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end accounts payable function. This hands-on role is suited to a highly organised and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will bring a proactive mindset, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a willingness to contribute to the success of a collaborative and entrepreneurial team.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor queries
• Prepare and execute weekly payment runs
• Perform weekly bank reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
• Maintain vendor master data, including validation of vendor information and bank detail changes
• Review, code and reconcile corporate credit card transactions, employee expenses and petty cash claims
• Support month end close activities, including accruals, prepayments, and subledger-to-general-ledger reconciliations
• Assist the finance team with accounts payable cashflow forecasting
• Contribute to the annual audit, including liaison with auditors
• Deliver ad hoc analysis and provide ongoing support to the Finance Manager and broader finance team

Must-have

• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and time management skills
• Good reconciliation and analytical problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel

Nice-to-have experience

• Experience using ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and SAP Concur
• Understanding of GST compliance and financial controls
• Commercial experience in retail is highly regarded

What’s on Offer

• Base salary + super + bonus potential
• Employee discount
• Hybrid Working: Three days per week (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday) from our Australian Support Office at Chadstone Shopping Centre, with flexibility to work from home on remaining days.

At The Body Shop Australia, we’re more than a beauty brand — we’re a purpose-led business committed to ethical beauty and positive change.

Note to agencies: The Body Shop does not accept any unsolicited calls or resumes from head hunters, executive recruiters, or other staffing or recruitment agencies. Please do not submit or forward any resumes, CVs or profiles to the The Body Shop careers portal, nor to any The Body Shop personnel. The Body Shop will not pay any fees relating to unsolicited resumes.