Accounts Payable Officer

HOBAN Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

ASAP start

North Sydney location

Full-time hours 37.5/wk

Good public transport access

Job summary

HOBAN Recruitment seeks an experienced Accounts Payable Officer for a respected Australian university in North Sydney. The role involves processing 100–150 invoices weekly, reviewing coding, resolving discrepancies, and handling employee reimbursements. You will liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders, maintain records, and support month-end activities.

ASAP start, 37.5 hours/week, full-time. The position offers $58.68 per hour plus 12% superannuation, a 6-month temp assignment with

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable role.
• Ability to process high volumes of invoices.
• Experience handling PO and non-PO invoices.
• Strong Excel and numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Process ~100–150 invoices per week (PO & non-PO).
• Review coding and approvals for accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and queries.
• Process employee expense reimbursements and staff claims.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to follow up approvals.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting docs.

Skills

Accounts payable

Invoice processing

PO & non-PO invoices

Excel

ERP systems

Time management

Communication

Tools

ERP software

Job description

HOBAN Recruitment is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join a respected Australian university based in North Sydney.

With seven campuses across Australia, this nationally recognised education and research institution combines national reach with a strong sense of purpose. Its values of truth, excellence and service underpin a supportive culture focused on integrity, inclusion and social responsibility.

About the Role

You will support the finance team by processing invoices accurately, resolving payment queries and working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely accounts payable processing.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing approximately 100–150 invoices per week, including PO and non-PO invoices.
• Reviewing invoice coding and approvals to ensure accuracy.
• Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies and payment queries.
• Processing employee expense reimbursements and staff claims.
• Liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders to follow up outstanding invoices and approvals.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Supporting month-end accounts payable activities as required.

What’s on Offer

• $58.68 per hour, plus 12% superannuation.
• Initial 6-month temporary assignment, with potential to extend subject to client requirements.
• ASAP start.
• Full-time hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Convenient North Sydney location with excellent public transport access.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to build your experience within a respected university finance function.

About You

You are an organised accounts payable professional who takes pride in accuracy and enjoys building effective working relationships.

You will bring:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable Officer role.
• Demonstrated ability to process high volumes of invoices accurately.
• Experience managing both PO and non-PO invoices.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills and confidence liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• Proficiency in finance and ERP systems.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.

Applicants must hold full working rights in Australia.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at [e-mail] or visit www.hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.