Job no: 497106
Work type: Full Time Fixed Term Contract
Location: Perth CBD, Inner & Western Suburbs
Categories: Professional Role

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Officer with strong experience in processing invoices and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will excel in high-volume data entry and demonstrate analytic skills for data review, reconciliation and resolving discrepancies. A proactive approach to identifying process improvement is essential, along with the ability to support system enhancements that drive business efficiency.

THE ROLE

The Accounts Payable Officer is a key member of the finance team, responsible for ensuring the accuracy, timeliness and efficiency of invoice processing, payments and reconciliation activities. This role demands strong attention to details and a systematic approach to managing a high volume of transactions while maintaining compliance with financial policies.
This role is offered on a 12 month fixed term contract working 76 hours per fortnight ending in April 2026.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processing a high volume of invoices
• Ensure that invoices are correctly approved for payment in accordance with the delegated financial authority policy
• Weekly payment and cheque runs
• Monthly statement reconciliations
• Timely follow up of external vendor and internal payment queries
• Preparation and review of Accounts payable and Good received not invoiced (GRNI) balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring appropriate follow up of long overdue amounts
• Other ad-hoc duties as requested including business improvement opportunities

Key Stakeholders:

• Financial control team/Business services team
• Operational business unit staff
• External vendors