Accounts Payable Officer

Australian Unity; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Well-Being and Community leave days

14-week paid parental leave

Employee Referral Program

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

Australian Unity in Melbourne is seeking an Accounts Payable Officer to join our Home Health team. You will be responsible for accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and customer reimbursements, working with internal stakeholders, suppliers and clients to ensure efficient payments and accurate records.

The role requires attention to detail, experience in accounts payable, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Experience processing invoices and completing supplier statement or accounts payable reconciliations
• Strong accuracy, data-entry and time-management skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skills, with confidence learning new systems and databases
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in aged care, Home Care Packages, the Commonwealth Home Support Program or Support at Home would be highly regarded
• A relevant qualification in business, finance or a related discipline would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and customer reimbursements accurately and within agreed payment terms
• Completing supplier statement and accounts payable reconciliations
• Liaising with suppliers, clients and internal stakeholders to investigate and resolve payment issues
• Monitoring accounts payable service levels, performance measures and risks, escalating issues where required
• Supporting month-end activities, including reconciliations and cash flow reporting
• Managing enquiries received through shared accounts payable mailboxes and call queues
• Reviewing data integrity across accounts payable and ERP systems
• Maintaining accurate and confidential records in line with internal controls and audit requirements
• Contributing to process improvements and keeping procedures, work instructions and supporting documentation up to date

Skills

Data entry

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Business/Finance qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Established in 1840, we are Australia's first wellbeing company, delivering health, wealth and care services for our members and the community.

As a social enterprise, we're motivated by our purpose to positively impact the wellbeing of millions. We reinvest profits to deliver products and services sustainably that matter most to our members, customers and the Australian community.

For us, Real Wellbeing encompasses the whole experience of life. It's about feeling supported in your health, connected with your community and empowered to live life on your terms.

About the Opportunity

We have an opportunity for an Accounts Payable Officer to join our Home Health team.

In this role, you'll be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and customer reimbursements.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers and clients, you'll help ensure payments are processed efficiently, accounts payable records are accurate, and enquiries are resolved in a timely and professional manner.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing supplier invoices and customer reimbursements accurately and within agreed payment terms
• Completing supplier statement and accounts payable reconciliations
• Liaising with suppliers, clients and internal stakeholders to investigate and resolve payment issues
• Monitoring accounts payable service levels, performance measures and risks, escalating issues where required
• Supporting month-end activities, including reconciliations and cash flow reporting
• Managing enquiries received through shared accounts payable mailboxes and call queues
• Reviewing data integrity across accounts payable and ERP systems
• Maintaining accurate and confidential records in line with internal controls and audit requirements
• Contributing to process improvements and keeping procedures, work instructions and supporting documentation up to date

About us

Established in 1840, we are Australia's first wellbeing company, delivering health, wealth and care services for our members and the community.

As a social enterprise, we're motivated by our purpose to positively impact the wellbeing of millions. We reinvest profits to deliver products and services sustainably that matter most to our members, customers and the Australian community.

For us, Real Wellbeing encompasses the whole experience of life. It's about feeling supported in your health, connected with your community and empowered to live life on your terms.

About the Opportunity

We have an opportunity for an Accounts Payable Officer to join our Home Health team.

In this role, you'll be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and customer reimbursements.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers and clients, you'll help ensure payments are processed efficiently, accounts payable records are accurate, and enquiries are resolved in a timely and professional manner.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing supplier invoices and customer reimbursements accurately and within agreed payment terms
• Completing supplier statement and accounts payable reconciliations
• Liaising with suppliers, clients and internal stakeholders to investigate and resolve payment issues
• Monitoring accounts payable service levels, performance measures and risks, escalating issues where requiredSupporting month-end activities, including reconciliations and cash flow reporting
• Managing enquiries received through shared accounts payable mailboxes and call queues
• Reviewing data integrity across accounts payable and ERP systems
• Maintaining accurate and confidential records in line with internal controls and audit requirements
• Contributing to process improvements and keeping procedures, work instructions and supporting documentation up to date

About You

You're a highly organised and detail-oriented accounts payable professional who takes pride in delivering accurate and timely work. You're comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and communicate confidently with suppliers, clients and internal stakeholders.

You will bring:

• Previous experience in accounts payable, finance operations or a similar transactional finance role
• Experience processing invoices and completing supplier statement or accounts payable reconciliations
• Strong accuracy, data-entry and time-management skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skills, with confidence learning new systems and databases
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• A customer-focused approach and the ability to build professional stakeholder relationships
• The ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment
• A commitment to confidentiality, internal controls and compliance requirements
• Experience in aged care, Home Care Packages, the Commonwealth Home Support Program or Support at Home would be highly regarded
• A relevant qualification in business, finance or a related discipline would be advantageous

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team and play an important role in delivering accurate, efficient and customer-focused accounts payable services across our Home Health business.

Why Join Us?

You will enjoy a range of great employee benefits and rewards including:

• Competitive salary
• Enjoy additional yearly Well-Being and Community leave days
• 14-week paid parental leave, with equal benefit for both parents
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program - support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it most
• Maxxia Rewards - a great range of discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants.
• Discounts across the Australian Unity business including Private Health Insurance, General Insurance + more!
• Available access to LinkedIn Learning courses through our great Learning platform

For further benefits visit: https://www.australianunity.com.au/careers/culture

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people.