Accounts Payable Officer

Randstad; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at retailers

3 pay runs per week

Early access to roles

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Randstad is recruiting an Accounts Payable Officer for a NSW government organisation based in Dee Why, NSW. The role is a temp contract until 14 January 2028 with hybrid working flexibility.

You will manage invoices, payment runs, and creditor reconciliations, while ensuring compliance with policies and legislation. Strong data entry, document management, and customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting or demonstrated experience in Accounts Payable.
• Experience with computerized accounts payable systems and document management.
• Data entry and handling enquiries via phone, mail, email, and in person.

Responsibilities

• Process and scan invoices, credit notes, reimbursements, refunds, grants, and Councillor payments in line with policies.
• Prepare and verify EFT and BPAY payment runs for timely disbursements.
• Perform creditor reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Review and process corporate card transactions using ExpenseMe.
• Deliver customer-centric support and collaborate across Council teams to improve service delivery.
• Maintain vendor masterfile and perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in documenting and improving Accounts Payable procedures and controls.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

IDT systems knowledge

Office procedures

Education

Tertiary qualifications in accounting

Tools

ExpenseMe

Job description

• Dee Why NSW location with hybrid working flexibility
• Temp contract until 14th January 2028 with possible extensions

About the Role

Our client is a NSW government organisation based in Dee Why NSW. They are currently seeking an Accounts Payable Officer to come in and work with them on a temp contract until 14th January 2028.

Requirements for this role include:

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting (or currently working towards) or demonstrated relevant experience in an Accounts Payable role.
• Demonstrated high level of IDT skills and a thorough understanding and hands on knowledge of computerised accounts payable systems, document scanning and document management systems
• Demonstrated experience in general office procedures including data entry and the ability to handle telephone, mail, email and face-to-face enquiries

Key responsibilities include:

• Invoice & Payment Processing: Accurately process and scan invoices, credit notes, reimbursements, refunds, grants, and Councillor payments in compliance with Council policies and legislation.
• Payment Run Preparation: Prepare and verify details for EFT and BPAY payment runs to ensure accurate, timely, and approved disbursements.
• Creditor Reconciliations: Perform regular creditor statement reconciliations and promptly resolve discrepancies to maintain compliance with payment terms.
• Corporate Card Administration: Review, process, and acquit corporate credit card transactions using ExpenseMe to ensure complete and accurate expense accounting.
• Customer Service & Collaboration: Deliver customer-centric support, fostering strong relationships and collaborating across Council teams to streamline service delivery.
• AP Financial & Masterfile Administration: Perform core administrative functions, including monthly balance sheet reconciliations and vendor masterfile maintenance.
• Process Improvement & Compliance: Assist in documenting, reviewing, and enhancing Accounts Payable procedures and systems to maintain best-practice operational standards.

What's in it for you?

Working as a contractor with Randstad comes with many benefits including:

• Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
• 3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
• Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
• Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.