Accounts Payable Officer

Meridia; Coniston; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)

Birthday leave

Fitness Passport

Professional development opportunities

Recognition programs

Flexible public holiday leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Meridia invites an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join our Coniston team on a part-time basis. You’ll process supplier invoices, ensure timely payments and support day-to-day AP functions in a fast-paced environment, reporting to the Manager of Plan Management and Accounts Payable.

This office-based role in Coniston involves 45.6 hours per fortnight across Tue/Wed/Thu, using TechnologyOne for accounting tasks and EFTSure for verifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable with invoice processing and vendor management.
• Familiarity with TechnologyOne accounting software.
• Certificate qualification in accounting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and other payments accurately.
• Assist with vendor setup and EFTSure verification.
• Code and reconcile accounts, including month-end tasks.
• Provide timely responses to enquiries and ensure policy compliance.
• Support AP Manager with spend analysis.

Skills

Accounts payable

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Certificate qualification in accounting

Tools

TechnologyOne

Job description

Are you someone with strong analytical skills & high attention to detail?

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join our passionate and professional team. Reporting to the Manager of Plan Management and Accounts Payable, you will utilise your experience and play an integral role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day functions of Accounts Payable. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is well versed in accounts functions and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

This role will see you responsible for processing supplier invoices and other forms of expense payments, accurately and efficiently, ensuring the timely payment of creditors and other suppliers. This is a part-time position, working 45.6 hours per fortnight across Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and is an office-based role located in Coniston.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing support to the Accounts Payable team, utilising internal systems & TechnologyOne accounting software.
• Assisting with vendor setup, including the verification checks through the EFTSure payment verification platform.
• Supporting the team by accurately job coding and processing all accounts, including the large monthly accounts and the processing of direct debits and credit notes.
• Utilising your experience in basic bookkeeping, accuracy and high attention to detail in data entry and reconciliation of accounts, including month end processes.
• Responding in a timely manner to all enquiries with care and empathy.
• Delivering exceptional customer service to all stakeholders, both internal and external and respond in a timely manner to all enquiries.
• Adhering to relevant policies and procedures and strictly follow the Delegations Chart for processing the accounts payable, ensuring compliance is at the forefront.
• Supporting the Accounts Payable Manager with analysis on organisational purchasing and spend enquiries.

The salary range based on a 45.6 hour fortnight will be between $48,000 and $51,400 (plus superannuation) depending upon relevant experience and qualification.

As the successful candidate, you will have:

• Previous experience in a similar role, ideally supported by a relevant certificate qualification.
• A passion for numbers and an astute problem solver.
• Excellent communication skills, including a positive and helpful phone manner.
• Ability to work effectively through tight deadlines and manage volume of invoice processing.
• Enthusiasm for a dynamic, fast-paced and multi-skilled environment.
• Experience in TechnologyOne accounting software and knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) desirable.
• Cleared NDIS Worker Screening Check and NSW Working with Children Check.

Why Join Us!

When you join as Accounts Payable Officer, you can expect:

• Attractive not-for-profit salary packaging options (around $15,900 in tax free earning potential).
• Extra rest and recreation with 5 weeks annual leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Birthday cake is sure to taste extra sweet with an additional paid day off for birthday leave.
• Access to our exclusive Fitness Passport program - discounted unlimited access to multiple gyms and pools.
• Opportunity to never stop learning with our abundance of professional development opportunities.
• Reward and recognition programs to celebrate success.
• Flexible public holiday leave options to celebrate recognised days of religious or cultural significance.
• Access to a free reputable and confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and members of your immediate family.

Paulette Hamilton
Manager Plan Management and Accounts Payable
Email: ***************@meridia.au

Applications close 5.00pm, Thursday 10 September 2026. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted as applications are received.