Accounts Payable Officer

Respect; City of Hobart; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Respect is seeking an Accounts Payable Officer to join our finance team in Tasmania. You will manage supplier invoices, coding, and payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

This role requires meticulous data entry, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work independently and with procurement and finance teams across Australia.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience or knowledge of Accounts Payable processes.
• Excellent data entry skills.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review and verify supplier invoices.
• Code and enter invoices into portals and accounting systems.
• Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments.
• Post transactions to journals, ledgers and other financial records.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Review aged trial balances and follow up outstanding items.
• Review and process corporate credit card transactions.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier/vendor records.
• Respond to supplier enquiries and maintain positive vendor relationships.
• Assist with month-end closing activities.
• Provide supporting documentation for audits when required.
• Work collaboratively with procurement, finance and operational teams.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Data entry

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Respect are actively seeking applications for enthusiastic and experienced candidates for an Accounts Payable Officer.

Who We Are

As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging.

Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect. Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Australia.

Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.

The Opportunity

Join our finance team and play a key role in keeping our financial operations running smoothly.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Officer to join our team. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, you will be responsible for managing supplier invoices, processing payments, maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring all accounts payable activities are completed accurately and on time.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills and a solid understanding of accounts payable processes.

About The Role

As an Accounts Payable Officer, you will help ensure our suppliers are paid correctly and on time while maintaining accurate records and supporting the broader finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, review and verify supplier invoices.
• Code and enter invoices into electronic portals and accounting systems.
• Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments.
• Post transactions to journals, ledgers and other financial records.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Review aged trial balances and follow up outstanding items.
• Review and process corporate credit card transactions.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier/vendor records.
• Respond to supplier enquiries and maintain positive vendor relationships.
• Assist with month-end closing activities.
• Provide supporting documentation for audits when required.
• Work collaboratively with procurement, finance and operational teams.
• Undertake other duties as required, consistent with your skills and competencies.

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and takes pride in getting the details right. You will be comfortable working independently while also contributing positively to a team environment.

Essential

• Demonstrated experience or knowledge of Accounts Payable processes.
• Excellent data entry skills.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Current National Police Certificate, or willingness and ability to obtain one.

Desirable

• 1-3 years' experience in an Accounts Payable role.
• Knowledge of general accounting procedures.
• Experience using accounting software.
• Experience with automation, invoice templates or electronic invoice processing.
• Understanding of financial controls and compliance requirements.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to become an important part of a collaborative finance team, contribute to efficient financial operations and build strong relationships across the organisation and with our valued suppliers.

If you are a motivated Accounts Payable professional with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, we would love to hear from you.