About the business

We are the team of the Mighty West, and we are for the West, fiercely proud of our unique 140+ years Western Suburbs heritage. Our famous Bulldog fighting spirit mirrors that of the West – the west of Melbourne and the west of Victoria - where hard work and standing up for what you believe in matters. While our history guides us, our horizons have lifted, unprecedented opportunities await, and our ambitions loom large.

Our Club still exists to bring people together and create lasting memories, as much as it strives to win premierships. It’s about our people, and their shared passion for the red, white and blue. It’s about ambition, pride, determination, and having a place to call home. We’ll always be entrenched in our community, embracing the beauty and strength in its diversity. It’s the story of what it means to be a Bulldog ‘Through & Through’.

We strive to create an inclusive setting where all are celebrated and belong regardless of age, ability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or background. We are a child safe organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

If you are looking to be a part of a committed and passionate team, the Western Bulldogs encourage you to apply for this fantastic role.

Your contribution to the team includes The Accounts Payable Officer will support the effective day-to-day operations of the Western Bulldogs Finance function, with primary responsibility for accounts payable, creditor management, daily cash flow monitoring and forecasting. It also supports all departments to meet their financial and reporting requirements and contributes to the overall efficiency of the Clubs finance operations. This is a full time, 12-month contract.

This role is also responsible for:

- Monitor daily bank balances and cash flow, escalating potential shortfalls as needed
- Process weekly supplier payment runs, in line with Club payment terms and controls
- Manage end-to-end accounts payable processing, ensuring invoices are accurately captured, coded,



approved and paid
- Maintain supplier records and payment controls through Eftsure, including supplier verification and compliance checks
- Complete vendor statement reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, support creditor reconciliations, and contribute to continuous improvement of accounts payable processes and systems
- Respond to creditor and internal stakeholder enquiries in a timely and professional manner, maintaining positive supplier relationships and resolving issues efficiently
- Support the ongoing improvement of accounts payable processes and systems, including user onboarding and support for Exflow and Eftsure, strengthening controls, reducing processing delays and errors, and providing guidance to employees
- Administer the Clubs corporate credit card and employee reimbursement programs through Zeno, including user setup, onboarding, processing and compliance with Club Policies and reporting timelines
- Provide ongoing support and guidance to cardholders, managers and approvers, including month-end communications, follow-up on outstanding transactions and approvals, and resolution of system or process enquiries
- Assist with the month-end accounting process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting, reconciliations, and compliance with financial controls
- Assistance with annual year-end audit

Skills and experience

- Demonstrated experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations and month-end accounting functions.
- Strong understanding of general ledger processes, month-end reconciliations, cash flow monitoring and financial controls
- Proficiency in Dynamics 365, Exflow, and Zeno,



or similar ERP and automation platforms.
- Excellent computer literacy, including intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
- High level of accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Payroll, bookkeeping or accounting qualifications are highly regarded.

What’s on offer

- Flexible working arrangements – up to 2 days working remotely opportunity
- Additional Work Life Leave - provided to those who are required to work weekends
- Birthday Leave - a day of leave available in the week of your birthday
- Close to West Footscray Station part of the new Metro Tunnel line
- Free onsite parking available
- Club membership - Free access to Western Bulldogs AFL and AFLW home games for you and your family
- Continuous learning & development – Array of paid and discounted professional training and development opportunities on offer
- Deals & Discounts with Club corporate sponsors - over 40% in some cases
- Parent friendly – Paid Primary and Secondary Carer’s Leave available
- Wellbeing focus including - we support our staff to complete a proactive wellbeing plan, free access to club gym, wellbeing sessions and activities across the year

How to Apply

Successful candidates will be required to hold a valid working with children check and a satisfactory national criminal history check.

If you are interested in working in a challenging yet extremely satisfying position, please click on 'Apply for this job' & attach your resume and a cover letter outlining your key attributes. With strong interest expected, we’ll be reviewing applications as they come in and looking to appoint promptly.

Western Bulldogs acknowledges that we reside on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation. We offer our respect to the Elders of these traditional lands, and through them to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples past, presenting and emerging. Western Bulldogs encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

📌 Accounts Payable Officer - 12 Month Contract (Footscray)
🏢 Western Bulldogs
📍 Footscray