Accounts Payable Officer

Panthers Glenbrook; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% Panthers outlets discount

20% Panthers merchandise discount

Exclusive offers with partners

Rewards and recognition programs

Wellbeing & Purchased Annual Leave

Staff social events

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Panthers Penrith Leagues Club is seeking an Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance team in Penrith, NSW. You will manage supplier invoices, match against POs, and process payments while maintaining accuracy and timely authorisations.

You’ll also handle bank reconciliations, GL reconciliations, and month-end close tasks, supporting a collaborative finance function with internal teams and suppliers. The role emphasizes attention to detail, multi-tasking, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in accounts payable
• High attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise whilst building positive internal and external relationships
• Strong negotiation and problem solving skills
• Intermediate computer skills and thorough administration practices
• Microsoft Business Central & Continia - preferred
• Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook - Intermediate
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and in a small team

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and ensure accurate posting in the accounting system
• Match invoices to purchase orders
• Prepare and run creditor payments (EFT, Bpay, OTT)
• Ensure invoices and payments are properly authorised
• Maintain creditor master files and vendor records
• Liaise with vendors on statements and ledger issues
• Meet end-of-month deadlines and ensure proper controls
• Handle mail, document control and archiving
• Assist with bank reconciliations and GL reconciliations
• Support month-end close with journals and accruals
• Back up receivables and assist broader finance team
• Perform ad-hoc duties as required

Skills

Accounts payable

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Microsoft Business Central

Continia

Job description

Bring your Accounts Payable expertise to Panthers and become part of a collaborative Finance team supporting a dynamic and diverse business.

The Opportunity

As part of our Finance team, you’ll play an important role in delivering accurate and efficient Accounts Payable services, suppoprt to the finance team and perform banking duties across the business. This is a hands-on role where you’ll manage accounts payable, general ledger & reconciliation and other administrative processes while working closely with internal teams and external suppliers.

As the Accounts Payable Officer, you duties will include:

• Invoice Processing; receive, verify and ensure supplier invoices are accurately recorded into the accounting system.
• Match invoices against purchase orders.
• Payment runs; prepare and execute creditor payments via EFT, Bpay, or OTT.
• Ensuring all invoice documents, and payments are correctly authorised.
• Maintaining creditor master files.
• Vendor Relations; act as a contact for vendor inquiries, managing statements and resolving ledger issues.
• Ensuring deadlines are met for end of month.
• Sorting, scanning, filing and document control.

General Ledger & Reconciliation Duties:

• Bank reconciliations
• Reconciliation and processing of the corporate credit card
• General ledger reconciliations
• Month end close; assist the accounting team as required with journal entries, expense accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.

Other Duties:

• Collect sort and distribute mail.
• Maintain various registers such as Motor vehicle register, authorised signatory register
• Maintain and update archive registers and records located both on and offsite.
• Generate and supply financial statements and reports as requested or required.
• Back up of receivables as required.
• Support the wider finance team as required.
• Adhoc duties as required.

What you'll bring:

• 3+ years previous relevant experience in an accounts payable role,
• High Attention to detail, this is a hands role
• The ability to multi- task and prioritise whilst building positive internal and external relationships;
• Strong negotiation and problem solving skills;
• Intermediate computer skills and thorough administration practices;
• Microsoft Business Central & Continia - preferred
• Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook - Intermediate
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill
• Ability to work automatously and in a small team

As part of the Panthers team, you'll enjoy:

• 40% discount at all Panthers-owned food outlets and free post-mix while on shift
• 20% discount on Panthers merchandise and the pride of being part of a Premiership-winning team
• Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts with a range of accommodation, retail, dining and entertainment providers
• Reward and recognition programs that celebrate outstanding contributions
• Wellbeing and Purchased Annual Leave for eligible FT/PT employees for greater work-life flexibility
• Staff social events and opportunities to connect with your teammates
• Free onsite parking

Due to our large volume of applications, please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About Us

Panthers Penrith Leagues Club sits proudly in the middle of what has become the impressive and expansive Panthers Precinct. Our club boasts 11 restaurants, 6 bars and 12 meeting, event and function rooms and adrenalin activities. Panthers is a not-for-profit organisation, heavily focused on our members, their guests and our community. While Panthers has grown exponentially over the years, our priority has always remained to provide an exceptional customer experience and to become a leading contributor of spirit, support and opportunity within the Penrith community.

Why you’ll love working with us

At Panthers, ourPRIDEvalues shape everything we do. We take pride in being Professional in our approach, treating everyone with Respect, inspiring one another to grow and succeed, remaining Dedicated to our members, guests and community, and striving to deliver Exceptional experiences every day. We know our people are the key to our success. That's why we're committed to creating a workplace where you'll feel supported, recognised and empowered to grow your skills, build your career and make a meaningful contribution.