Opera Australia isseekingan organised and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager,you'llplayan important rolein ensuring the smooth operation of our Accounts Payable function by processing supplier payments accurately and on time,maintainingstrong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, and supporting the wider Finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, has a keen eye for detail and is passionate about delivering high-quality financial administration while contributing to continuous process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and paid on time.
Set up new suppliers andmaintainsupplier recordsin accordance withcompany policy.
Match invoices to authorised purchase orders, ensuring correct coding and GST treatment.
Generate weekly EFT payment runs and process employee expense claims.
Process foreign currency payments and monthly corporate credit card reconciliations.
Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice,paymentand purchase order queries.
Prepare month-end creditor reports and balance sheet reconciliations.
Support the Finance team with ad hoc projects andidentifyopportunities to improve processes.
About You
You are a proactive and organised finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in deliveringaccurate, efficient work. You have excellent attention to detail,strong communicationskills and enjoy building positive working relationships with colleagues and suppliers alike.
You'llbring:




At least 12 months' experience in an Accounts Payable or similar finance role.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Excellent attention to detail anda high levelof accuracy.
Strong communicationand customer service skills.
The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Basic Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience withSunSystemsand/or iPOS purchasing systems will be highly regarded.
About Opera Australia
Opera Australia (OA) is Australia's national opera company and one of the country's leading performing arts organisations. With a rich history and an international reputation for artistic excellence, we present more than 500 performances each year, reaching over 650,000 people through opera,musicalsand concerts.
Our productions span iconic venues including the Sydney Opera House and Arts Centre Melbourne, as well as regional centres across Australia. We are committed to artistic innovation, nationalreachand cultural leadership, nurturing Australian talent on and off the stage while collaborating with leading local and international artists. As Australia's largest performing arts employer, Opera Australia plays a vital role in Australia's cultural landscape.
For more information about Opera Australia, please visit
opera.org.au
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What We Offer




As Australia's national opera company,we'recommitted to fostering a safe,inclusiveand collaborative workplace where our people can thrive. Guided by our values ofCurious, Creative, Collaborative, Brave and Inclusive,we offer a range of benefits including:
Hybrid and versatile working arrangements.
Strong commitment to diversity,equityand inclusion.
Generous leave provisions, including cultural, wellbeing and parental leave.
Employee Assistance Program.
Discounted private health insurance.
Access to salary packaging throughSmartSalary.
Discounts through our Swag Rewards platform and affiliated partners.
Complimentary tickets to selected Opera Australia performances.
Applications close: 19 August ****
For any enquiries about this role, please contact
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Opera Australia recognises and acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the unceded lands and waters across Australia on which we live, perform and work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. We recognise, celebrate and respect all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first storytellers who carry the cultural wisdom, traditions and Dreaming of this ancient land.
Opera Australia is committed to enabling and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. Our team comes from allwalks of life. We acknowledge that individual differences, life experiences,self-expressionand talent strengthen our culture and reputation. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions you can bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, genderidentityand expression.
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📌 Accounts Payable Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Opera Australia
📍 Sydney