Accounts Payable Officer

A temp AP Officer role in a leading education organisation with the potential to become a permanent employee!

Your new company 
A well-established education and community services organisation is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join its Finance team on a temporary basis. The organisation has a strong focus on supporting children, families and communities and offers a values-driven, collaborative working environment.

Your new role 
Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant, you will take responsibility for a broad Accounts Payable function within a busy and complex financial environment. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing high-volume supplier invoice and payment processing.
  
• Maintaining supplier records and assisting with new supplier setup.
  
• Processing staff reimbursements, refunds and other payments.
  
• Liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding outstanding payments, credit notes and reconciliations.
  
• Completing bank and general ledger reconciliations.
  
• Supporting month-end processes, including accruals, corrections and adjustments.
  
• Ensuring accurate GST treatment and assisting with BAS requirements.
  
• Providing audit support and maintaining accurate financial records.
  
• Supporting finance system improvements and internal controls.
  
• Ensuring all transactions are processed accurately and within required deadlines.
  

What you'll need to succeed 
To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Previous Accounts Payable experience, ideally within a large or complex organisation.
  
• A Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
  
• Strong accounting knowledge, including accruals and general ledger reconciliations.
  
• A good working knowledge of GST.
  
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
  
• Experience working with large financial or ERP systems.
  
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
  
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  
• Experience with SunSystems, purchase ordering systems or expense management platforms will be highly regarded.
  
  
  

What you'll get in return 
In return, you'll receive:

• A temporary opportunity within an established education and community-focused organisation.
  
• A varied Accounts Payable position with exposure beyond standard invoice processing.
  
• Experience across reconciliations, month-end, GST and general ledger activities.
  
• The opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced finance team.
  
• Exposure to a large and complex financial environment.
  
• The chance to make an immediate contribution while further developing your transactional finance experience.
  

What you need to do now 
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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