Accounts Payable Officer

Join a respected Local Council known for its commitment to community service and operational excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to contribute to an efficient finance team in a role offering career growth.

This is an on-going contract with the opportunity for permanent position and career progression!

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Team Leader, you'll be responsible for the end-to-end accounts payable function, ensuring all supplier payments are processed accurately and on time. You'll manage invoice matching, reconciliations, and assist with month-end reporting, maintaining compliance with Council's financial policies and governance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process, verify, and reconcile supplier invoices and purchase orders.

• Maintain vendor accounts, ensuring accurate data entry and timely payments.

• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies.

• Support month-end processes, reporting, and audit preparation.

• Provide excellent customer service to internal departments and external suppliers.

About You:

• Proven experience in accounts payable or finance administration (local government experience highly regarded).

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• A collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving.

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and values-driven organisation that offers work-life balance and the potential to transition into a permanent role.

Apply today to build your career within local government finance!

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.