Accounts Payable Officer

Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-driven work

Collaborative team

Ethical financial services

Job summary

Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane is seeking an Accounts Payable Officer to manage end-to-end AP processing for multiple parish customers from our Brisbane CBD base. You will ensure accurate coding, timely payments, and strict compliance with financial controls.

This permanent, on-site role suits detail-oriented professionals who thrive in a fast-paced team, manage priorities effectively, and contribute to high‑quality parish financial services.

Qualifications

• Proven accounts payable or related finance experience.
• Strong AP processes knowledge and basic accounting.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Organisational and time-management abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with MYOB Exo is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes with accurate coding and approval.
• Run weekly and ad hoc payments for Parish Finance Services customers.
• Manage inquiry inbox and respond to queries promptly.
• Maintain up-to-date accounts payable records.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment issues.
• Assist with month-end closing and reporting.
• Track payments, approvals, and expenditure.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and statutory obligations.

Tools

MYOB Exo

Job description

Accounts Payable Officer

Location: Brisbane CBD

Employment: Permanent Full-Time On-site

Full time, Permanent

About the Organisation:

The Archdiocese of Brisbane supports a diverse network of 93 parishes, each with unique administrative and financial needs. Parish Finance Services partners with parishes to provide tailored financial solutions, strengthen governance, and promote ethical and consistent financial practices aligned with the Archdiocesan Code of Conduct.

About the Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Officer to join our Parish Finance Services team. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end accounts payable processing for multiple parish customers, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial transactions. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, managing multiple priorities, and contributing to strong financial controls and service delivery. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple parish customers and ensuring accurate and timely processing of payments.

Key Responsibilities

• Process medium volumes of supplier invoices and credit notes, ensuring accurate coding and approval through MYOB Exo
• Perform weekly and ad hoc payment runs for Parish Finance Services customers
• Manage the Parish Finance Services support inbox and respond to queries
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounts payable records
• Respond to internal and external vendor inquiries and resolve payment issues promptly
• Assist with month-end closing activities and reporting
• Track payments, approvals, and expenditure
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and statutory obligations

About You:

You will bring strong attention to detail, sound accounting knowledge, and a positive, can-do attitude. You are organised, reliable, and able to work both independently and as part of a supportive team.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in an accounts payable or similar finance role
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and basic accounting principles
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Well-developed organisational and time-management skills
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with accounting systems (MYOB Exo desirable but not essential)
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Compliance Requirements:

The successful applicant must be able to obtain and maintain:

• A current Blue Card
• Criminal history check (including Australian Federal Police check)
• Evidence of the right to work in Australia

Why Join Us?

• Purpose-driven work supporting local parishes and communities
• Collaborative and values-based team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to ethical and high-quality financial services

Accessibility and Inclusivity

The Archdiocese of Brisbane is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment where all job candidates can fully engage in the recruitment process. We acknowledge and actively support the inclusion, respect, and equitable treatment of, including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and people from culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments or information in an alternative format during the recruitment process, please contact us to discuss how we can support your participation. We respect your privacy and confidentiality. Information is shared with other staff only as reasonably necessary to arrange workplace accessibility adjustments.

The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people (0 - 18 years) and/or vulnerable adults. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a 0 tolerance to abuse of children or vulnerable adults

For any enquiries regarding the role, please email the HR Office ********@bne.catholic.net.au