Accounts Payable Officer

Align Talent Pty Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 51,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Parking available

Train station nearby

Job summary

Align Talent Pty Ltd is seeking an Accounts Payable Officer for a not-for-profit client in Melbourne’s north‑eastern suburbs. The role involves high-volume AP processing and administration to clear an existing backlog, with up to 200 invoices daily.

It offers hybrid work, with 2–3 days in the office, and a temporary period of ~3 months, starting mid-October. The position suits detail‑oriented candidates who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy processing tasks accurately while supporting

Qualifications

• Previous accounts payable or accounting administration experience.
• Experience processing a high volume of invoices (circa 100–200 per day).
• Strong data-entry skills with high accuracy.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Process and enter up to 200 invoices per day.
• High-volume accounts payable data entry and invoice processing.
• Monitor and respond to queries via the accounts payable inbox.
• Check and match payments against accounting system data.
• Assist with basic reconciliations and identify discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate financial records and process within timeframes.
• Provide general admin support to accounts payable and finance team.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Data entry

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Our client is a highly regarded not-for-profit organisation based in Melbourne’s north-eastern suburbs. With a supportive and welcoming team environment, they are currently looking for an Accounts Payable Officer to provide additional support during a particularly busy period.

The organisation is conveniently located close to a train station, with parking also available onsite. The role offers excellent flexibility, with approximately 2–3 days per week in the office and the remaining days working from home.

This position could commence as early as the week commencing the 19th of October and will initially run for approximately 3 months, with potential for the assignment to be extended.

The Position

Working as part of the finance team, this position will provide high-volume accounts payable and administration support, helping the organisation work through an existing backlog.

This is a hands‑on role that will suit someone who enjoys processing work efficiently and accurately and is comfortable operating in a high‑volume environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• -Processing and entering up to 200 invoices per day
• -High-volume accounts payable data entry and invoice processing
• -Monitoring and responding to queries through the accounts payable inbox
• -Checking and matching payments against information held within the accounting system
• -Assisting with basic reconciliations and identifying discrepancies
• -Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring information is processed within required timeframes
• -Providing general administrative support to the accounts payable and broader finance team as required

The Organisation

Our client is a highly regarded not-for-profit organisation based in Melbourne’s north‑eastern suburbs. With a supportive and welcoming team environment, they are currently looking for an Accounts Payable Officer to provide additional support during a particularly busy period.

The organisation is conveniently located close to a train station, with parking also available onsite. The role offers excellent flexibility, with approximately 2–3 days per week in the office and the remaining days working from home.

This position could commence as early as the week commencing the 19th of October and will initially run for approximately 3 months, with potential for the assignment to be extended.

The Position

Working as part of the finance team, this position will provide high-volume accounts payable and administration support, helping the organisation work through an existing backlog.

This is a hands‑on role that will suit someone who enjoys processing work efficiently and accurately and is comfortable operating in a high‑volume environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• -Processing and entering up to 200 invoices per day
• -High-volume accounts payable data entry and invoice processing
• -Monitoring and responding to queries through the accounts payable inbox
• -Checking and matching payments against information held within the accounting system
• -Assisting with basic reconciliations and identifying discrepancies
• -Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring information is processed within required timeframes
• -Providing general administrative support to the accounts payable and broader finance team as required

Expected pay rate for this position is around $37-$38/hr + super.

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to secure work quickly with a genuinely pleasant and supportive organisation.

You will benefit from:

• - An immediate‑start temporary opportunity
• - An initial 3 month assignment with potential to extend
• - Flexible hybrid working, with up to 2–3 days per week working from home
• - A friendly and supportive not‑for‑profit environment
• - A role that can provide valuable additional accounts payable experience
• - Convenient access by both car and public transport, with parking available and a train station nearby

Your Profile

To be successful, you will ideally have:

• - Previous accounts payable or accounting administration experience
• - Experience processing a high volume of invoices, transactions or financial data (circa 100-200 invoices per day)
• - Strong data-entry skills with a high level of accuracy
• - Good attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently to deadlines
• - Confidence handling basic accounts payable queries and reconciliations
• - A positive, cooperative and professional attitude
• - The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• - Availability to commence around week commencing the 19th of October
• - The ability to reliably commute to Melbourne’s north‑eastern suburbs by car or public transport

This role would suit someone who is available immediately, enjoys high-volume processing work and is looking to join a supportive organisation with excellent flexibility.