Job Description

Our client is a large, well-established organisation operating within the not-for-profit and community services sector. With a strong focus on delivering essential services, they are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join their established finance team.
n Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll be responsible for managing end-to-end accounts payable processes, ensuring accurate and timely payments while working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
n This is a hands-on transactional finance position suited to someone who enjoys working in a collaborative team environment, has strong attention to detail and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records.

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- Manage end-to-end accounts payable processing, including invoice entry, creditor maintenance and payment processing
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- Process supplier payments via EFT and BPAY
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- Reconcile creditor statements and investigate outstanding discrepancies
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- Ensure invoices have appropriate purchase orders and approvals prior to payment
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- Maintain accurate supplier records and supporting financial documentation
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- Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice and payment queries
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- Assist with internal and external audit requirements
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- Support the broader finance team with general accounting and administrative tasks
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- Contribute to ongoing improvements across accounts payable processes and systems
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ABOUT OUR CLIENT & THE ROLE n

Our client is a large, well-established organisation operating within the not-for-profit and community services sector. With a strong focus on delivering essential services, they are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join their established finance team.
n Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll be responsible for managing end-to-end accounts payable processes,



ensuring accurate and timely payments while working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
n This is a hands-on transactional finance position suited to someone who enjoys working in a collaborative team environment, has strong attention to detail and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records.

RESPONSIBILITIES n

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- Manage end-to-end accounts payable processing, including invoice entry, creditor maintenance and payment processing
n
- Process supplier payments via EFT and BPAY
n
- Reconcile creditor statements and investigate outstanding discrepancies
n
- Ensure invoices have appropriate purchase orders and approvals prior to payment
n
- Maintain accurate supplier records and supporting financial documentation
n
- Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice and payment queries
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- Assist with internal and external audit requirements
n
- Support the broader finance team with general accounting and administrative tasks
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- Contribute to ongoing improvements across accounts payable processes and systems
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SKILLS & EXPERIENCE nn
- Previous experience in an Accounts Payable Officer or similar transactional finance position
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- Strong understanding of end-to-end accounts payable processes
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- Experience using Microsoft Dynamics NAV or similar financial systems, with Dynamics NAV experience highly regarded
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- Valuable working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
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- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when processing financial transactions
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- Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders
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- Ability to manage competing priorities and work efficiently within a busy finance team
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- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
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- Experience within a large or complex organisation will be advantageous
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- Previous exposure to the not-for-profit or healthcare sector would be beneficial but isn't essential
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📌 Accounts Payable Officer contract (Melbourne)
🏢 Hassett Group
📍 Melbourne