Accounts Payable Officer – Higher Education

9-Month Contract | Potential Extension | Sydney CBD

We’re currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join a well-established higher education organisation based in Sydney’s CBD.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who is comfortable working in a high‑volume AP environment and enjoys being part of a collaborative finance team. The initial contract will run for 9 months, with the potential for extension.

The Role Working as part of the broader Finance function, you’ll take ownership of day‑to‑day invoice processing while ensuring transactions are accurate, properly supported and processed within required timeframes.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing a high volume of invoices from receipt through to processing and payment

Checking invoices against purchase orders, approvals and supporting documentation

Reviewing GST treatment and following up any inconsistencies

Ensuring supplier and payment details are accurate and appropriately maintained

Identifying and investigating duplicate invoices, discrepancies and unusual transactions

Resolving invoice exceptions and following up outstanding information with internal teams and suppliers

Supporting payment checking and verification processes

Responding to AP enquiries and working with stakeholders to resolve issues

Maintaining accurate transaction records and supporting documentation





Assisting with reconciliations, aged items and outstanding transactions

Providing support during month‑end activities

Helping identify opportunities to improve AP processes and reduce recurring issues

Working within established financial controls, policies and procedures

About You We’re looking for someone with solid Accounts Payable experience who can step into a busy environment and get up to speed quickly.

You’ll ideally bring:

Previous experience in an Accounts Payable position, preferably within a large or complex organisation

Strong invoice processing and reconciliation experience

Confidence working with high transaction volumes and competing priorities

Valuable understanding of GST and general AP controls

Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to processing

Good communication skills and the ability to deal confidently with internal stakeholders and suppliers

Experience identifying and resolving invoice discrepancies

Oracle Financials / Oracle Applications experience will be highly regarded

What’s on offer?

9-month contract with potential extension

Sydney CBD location

Opportunity to work within a well‑established higher education environment

Join a team-oriented and supportive Finance team

Exposure to a broad range of Accounts Payable processes and stakeholders

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📌 Accounts Payable Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Charterhouse
📍 Sydney