Join the revolution in hospitality tech!
Liven is a leading global data, technology, and customer experience provider for the hospitality industry. From humble beginnings, we have grown to serve over 6,000 venues and millions of diners across Australia, the USA, and Southeast Asia, processing over 120 million transactions worth more than $3 billion (AUD) annually.
At Liven, our platform is built to help hospitality businesses save more and work smarter by seamlessly integrating every aspect of their operations — from ordering and payments to back-of-house management.
Driven by a deep passion for the hospitality industry, we continuously innovate to elevate the experience for both venues and their guests. Our solutions are powered by AI-enriched insights and automated workflows, enabling smarter decision-making and smoother operations at scale.
We’re proud to be an AI-first organisation. By automating repetitive tasks, we free up space for our teams — and our customers — to focus on what truly matters: solving complex problems, delighting guests, and driving meaningful growth.
Key Milestones:
- Expansion: Acquired OrderUp, Abacus, Zeemart, Copper and Nomnie forming Asia Pacific’s largest end-to-end group in hospitality technology.
- Global Reach: From Melbourne to New York, Singapore to Jakarta, and all the way to Chennai, our presence spans major cities across the globe.
If you're someone who thrives on creativity, bold thinking, and using technology to make things better, faster, and smarter — you’ll feel right at home here.
Here’s a quick glimpse of Liven:
About the role
We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Accountant (Accounts Payable focus) to join our growing finance team. This role will take ownership of the end-to-end accounts payable function, ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely payments, and well-maintained vendor records.
You’ll work closely with Procurement, Operations, and the broader global Finance team to resolve discrepancies, manage payment cycles, and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships. In addition to core AP responsibilities, you’ll support month-end activities and broader finance operations as required, contributing to scalable and efficient financial processes as we continue to grow.
What you'll do
- Process and verify vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and appropriate approvals before payment.
- Prepare and process payment runs (EFT, bank transfers, etc.) in accordance with company payment terms.
- Apply vendor payments accurately and promptly and maintain up-to-date accounts payable records.
- Manage and monitor the AP inbox, responding promptly to vendor and internal finance queries.
- Assist with month-end closing activities, including AP reconciliations and accruals.
- Maintain accurate financial records through regular bank and AP account reconciliations.
- Collaborate with procurement and other cross-functional teams to resolve invoice or purchase order discrepancies.
- Support continuous improvement of AP processes and ensure compliance with internal controls and policies.
- Escalate complex issues or payment disputes to the appropriate internal stakeholders when necessary.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in an Accounts Payable or finance support role within industry or corporate environments (AP experience strongly preferred).
- Solid understanding of accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, payment runs, vendor reconciliations, and expense management.
- Working knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, particularly as they relate to payables, accruals, and expense recognition.
- Prior experience with NetSuite and Ramp (or other ERP and expense management platforms) is highly regarded.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, with confidence handling large datasets, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Good to Have
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage high invoice volumes and multiple payment deadlines.
- Experience working in SaaS, technology, or fast-paced startup environments, with the ability to adapt to evolving processes.
- Proactive problem-solving mindset, particularly in resolving invoice discrepancies and vendor queries.
- Familiarity with AI-enabled finance tools or automation solutions within AP functions, and an openness to driving process improvements.