Job Description
Accounts Payable Officer – Higher Education
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9-Month Contract | Potential Extension | Sydney CBD
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We're currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join a well-established higher education organisation based in Sydney's CBD.
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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.
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The Role
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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.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Managing a high volume of invoices from receipt through to processing and payment
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Checking invoices against purchase orders, approvals and supporting documentation
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Reviewing GST treatment and following up any inconsistencies
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Ensuring supplier and payment details are accurate and appropriately maintained
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Identifying and investigating duplicate invoices, discrepancies and unusual transactions
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Resolving invoice exceptions and following up outstanding information with internal teams and suppliers
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Supporting payment checking and verification processes
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Responding to AP enquiries and working with stakeholders to resolve issues
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Maintaining accurate transaction records and supporting documentation
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Assisting with reconciliations, aged items and outstanding transactions
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Providing support during month‐end activities
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Helping identify opportunities to improve AP processes and reduce recurring issues
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Working within established financial controls, policies and procedures
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About You
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We're looking for someone with solid Accounts Payable experience who can step into a busy environment and get up to speed quickly.
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You'll ideally bring:
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Previous experience in an Accounts Payable position, preferably within a large or complex organisation
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Strong invoice processing and reconciliation experience
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Confidence working with high transaction volumes and competing priorities
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Valuable understanding of GST and general AP controls
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Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to processing
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Good communication skills and the ability to deal confidently with internal stakeholders and suppliers
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Experience identifying and resolving invoice discrepancies
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Oracle Financials / Oracle Applications experience will be highly regarded
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What's on offer?
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9-month contract with potential extension
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Sydney CBD location
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Opportunity to work within a well‐established higher education environment
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Join a collaborative and supportive Finance team
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Exposure to a broad range of Accounts Payable processes and stakeholders
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📌 Accounts Payable Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 Charterhouse
📍 New South Wales