Accounts Payable Officer

Macedon Ranges Shire Council; Kyneton; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on gym membership

flu vaccination

Employee Assistance Program

Purchased leave

Access to Employee Benefits platform

Onsite health support

Job summary

Macedon Ranges Shire Council is seeking an Accounts Payable Officer to join a small, supportive finance team. You will manage end-to-end accounts payable, processing invoices, authorisations and creditor payments in line with council procedures.

The role emphasizes accuracy, efficiency and continuous improvement, with GST knowledge and experience in Excel, Microsoft 365 and TechnologyOne. Hybrid work may be available after onboarding.

Qualifications

• End-to-end accounts payable experience including invoice processing and authorisation.
• GST knowledge and financial controls are essential.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and Microsoft 365, with experience using finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounts payable activities including invoice processing and authorisation.
• Handle creditor payments, statement reconciliations and record maintenance.
• Contribute to general ledger cost allocations and system/process improvements.
• Respond to creditor and PO enquiries and provide guidance to staff.

Skills

Accounts payable

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Relevant finance qualification

Tools

TechnologyOne

Job description

3d ago , from Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Fixed Term Full Time until June 2028
$81,391 - $94,610 per annum plus Super and RDO
Position No: 7012

About the role

We are a small, supportive team who work collaboratively to deliver accurate, timely and customer-focused financial services across Council. We are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Officer who takes pride in ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately, efficiently and in accordance with Council procedures. The role is until June 2028. Reporting to the Coordinator Accounting, you will manage Council’s end-to-end accounts payable activities, including invoice processing and authorisation, creditor payments, statement reconciliations, creditor record maintenance and general ledger cost allocations. You will respond to creditor and purchase order enquiries, provide guidance to staff and contribute to the continuous improvement of accounts payable systems, processes and procedures.

About you

You’re a detail-oriented finance professional with relevant qualifications and experience in finance, accounting or accounts payable, or substantial equivalent practical experience. You’ll have demonstrated experience managing end-to-end accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, approval workflows, creditor payments, reconciliations and record keeping.You’ll bring strong numerical accuracy, proficiency in accounts payable and purchasing systems, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365, with experience using TechnologyOne or a similar finance system highly regarded. Sound knowledge of GST, audit requirements and financial controls is essential, with local government or regulated industry experience an advantage.With strong communication, customer service and problem-solving skills, you’ll be confident resolving discrepancies, managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines. You’ll also bring a proactive approach to improving processes and supporting an efficient, responsive finance service.

Working at Macedon Ranges Shire Council

At Macedon Ranges Shire Council,we’re passionate about building a thriving workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. You’ll work together alongside supportive and collaborative colleagues who share our values of honesty, accountability and innovation. We champion a culture of belonging through a variety of workplace flexibility options, and calendar of wellbeing, diversity and inclusion related programs and initiatives.

Staff Benefits

• Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities
• Annual no cost flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Purchased leave
• Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform
• Onsite treater available to support your health and wellbeing at work

We support flexible working arrangements. This role is initially office-based for onboarding, with hybrid work available in the future once established in the role, subject to manager approval and operational needs.

Position Description For further information contact Zuzana Barnett- Coordinator Accounting on 5422 0333.

Interviews are expected to be held from the week commencing 9 Nov 2026.

Closing Date: 6 Nov at 5:00pm.

We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities. If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know at ****@mrsc.vic.gov.au.