Accounts Payable Officer

Careers at Council; Newcastle-Maitland; Hybrid; AUD 74,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus 12% superannu.

Hybrid working 35-hour week or 9-day-F

Professional development

Gym memberships

Social club and wellbeing initiatives

Annual flu vaccinations

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking an Accounts Payable Officer to manage end-to-end processing of accounts payable and provide excellent customer support to suppliers and internal customers.

You will contribute to continual improvements, support system usage across the organisation and help maintain robust controls for efficient financial operations. The role suits detail-oriented team players with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Tertiary certificate qualifications in Finance, Purchasing or a related discipline, or equivalent experience in a finance, accounts payable or procurement role.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service excellence.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally within a team environment.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills and the ability to learn new systems.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing and administration of Council's accounts payable systems and processes.
• Ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time while delivering high-quality support to internal and external customers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of accounts payable processes and support users across the organisation.
• Help maintain the systems and controls that underpin efficient financial operations.

Skills

Customer service

Analytical

Problem solving

Team player

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Finance/Purchasing or related

Tools

Computing skills

Job description

Join a team that plays a critical role in supporting the smooth and efficient operation of Lake Macquarie City Council.

As an Accounts Payable Officer, you'll be responsible for the end-to-end processing and administration of Council's accounts payable systems and processes. Working as part of our Accounts Payable team, you'll help ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time while delivering high-quality support to internal and external customers.

This is a varied role that combines customer service, problem-solving, system administration and transaction processing. You'll contribute to the continuous improvement of accounts payable processes, support users across the organisation and help maintain the systems and controls that underpin efficient financial operations.

LET'S DESCRIBE YOU

You're organised, detail-oriented and take pride in delivering accurate work and excellent customer service.

You enjoy working in a team environment, solving problems and finding opportunities to improve processes and efficiency. You have strong communication skills and can build positive working relationships with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders.

Most importantly, you're committed to delivering high-quality outcomes and contributing to a positive and professional workplace.

You'll also have:

• Tertiary certificate qualifications in Finance, Purchasing or a related discipline, or equivalent experience in a finance, accounts payable or procurement role.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service excellence.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally within a team environment.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills and the ability to learn new systems.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

LET'S REVEAL THE PERKS

• Competitive salary from $74,427.43 to $86,497.27 per year plus 12% superannuation
• 35-hour working week or a 9-day fortnight with hybrid working arrangements available once training is complete.
• Grow your career through professional development and opportunities to expand your accounts payable and finance expertise.
• We value your health and wellbeing and offer generous, discounted gym memberships through our Corporate Fitness program, connect with colleagues through our social club, be inspired by regular wellbeing initiatives, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential support via our employee assistance (EAP) program

LET'S TALK ABOUT US

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That's why we're passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you're joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We're proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.