Accounts Payable Officer

Council Jobs; Kyneton; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount gym facilities

Annual flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Program

Purchased leave

Benefits platform access

Onsite health support

Job summary

Macedon Ranges Shire Council is seeking a proactive Accounts Payable Officer to manage end-to-end AP activities, including invoice processing, approvals and creditor payments. The role supports accurate reconciliations, record maintenance and cost allocations within a General Ledger framework.

The successful candidate will have strong Excel and Microsoft 365 skills, with GST knowledge and a proactive approach to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented finance professional with relevant qualifications and experience in finance, accounting or accounts payable.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounts payable activities, including invoice processing and authorisation.
• Handle creditor payments and statement reconciliations.
• Maintain creditor records and cost allocations in the general ledger.
• Respond to creditor and PO enquiries and provide staff guidance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of AP systems, processes and procedures.

Skills

Accounts payable

Invoice processing

Excel

TechnologyOne

Microsoft 365

Financial controls

GST knowledge

Auditing basics

Communication

Tools

TechnologyOne

Job description

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.

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.

Direct applications only – Council does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

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