Accounts Payable Officer

Uniting AgeWell Careers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniting AgeWell is recruiting an Accounts Payable Officer in Victoria to provide timely and accurate AP services for residents and operations. You will process supplier invoices, employee claims, petty cash and other payments, while maintaining strong customer service across all levels.

Key responsibilities include handling electronic funds transfers, ensuring supplier Master data accuracy, and resolving invoice discrepancies.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable role.
• Knowledge of Accounts Payable principles.
• Intermediate Excel and Word skills.
• Attention to detail and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, employee expenses and third-party payments per the cyclical calendar.
• Process petty cash, debit card and ad-hoc payments in line with policy.
• Respond to supplier queries and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Prepare electronic funds transfers.
• Maintain supplier records and master files for accuracy.
• Liaise with external and internal stakeholders.
• Handle payments for supplier, client and staff expenses within terms.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Australian working rights

Tools

Excel

Word

ERP systems

Electronic workflow solutions

Job description

About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5,000 staff and 600volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy –Believe, Excel, Support and Trust– underpinned by our values ofKindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

About the role:

The Accounts Payable Officer is responsible for providing a timely and accurate accounts payable service and excellent customer service to all levels of users.

In this role, you will:

• Perform AP related duties in accordance with the cyclical calendar for processing supplier invoices, employee related expense claims and third-party payments
• Process petty cash, debit cards and adhoc payments in accordance with company policy
• Respond to supplier account queries and resolve any invoice discrepancies
• Prepare electronic funds transfers
• Ensure the completeness and accuracy of supplier records and master files
• Liaise with external and internal stakeholders
• Processing and payments of supplier, client and staff expenses within payment terms

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents/clients, enhancing their self-esteem and empowering them to make choices.

This is the place for you if you:

• Knowledge of financial systems including ERP and electronic workflow solutions
• Experience in an Accounts Payable role
• Working knowledge of Accounts Payable principals
• Intermediate excel and word skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BESTway of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children Check card
• Current and ongoing flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

A copy of the Position Description can be found here: Accounts Payable PD.pdf

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail]. Please note the position and location.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!