Accounts Payable Officer (6 month contract)

G; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

The Gay Group is seeking an Accounts Payable Officer to join our finance team across our national network of parks. You will manage end-to-end AP processes in a high-volume environment, including supplier invoices, approvals and reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely payments.

You will be highly organised, able to prioritise multiple tasks and collaborate with internal stakeholders. Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP or similar), Microsoft Office and online banking platforms is essential.

Qualifications

• End-to-end accounts payable in high-volume environments.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts.
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Team player who can also work autonomously.
• Attention to detail and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the invoice approval workflow system.
• Set up and management of creditor accounts.
• Process weekly creditor payments and ABA file uploads.
• Coordinate remittance notices to creditors.
• Reconcile accounts payable balance sheet accounts.
• Respond to supplier queries by email and phone.
• Manage internal stakeholders and expectations.

Skills

Accounts payable

High-volume processing

Interpersonal communication

Multi-account handling

Teamwork and autonomy

Attention to detail

Debit and credit accounting

Adaptability

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Online banking

Job description

About Us

The G’day Group brings together some of Australia’s leading tourism brands – Discovery Parks, G’day Parks, Wiki Camps and Bookeasy. Employing more than 2700 people Australia-wide, we have a truly national footprint of over 300 holiday parks, including up to 100 fully owned and operated Parks and Resorts, including El Questro, Rottnest Island and Byron Bay. Together, we bring Australia closer to experience all our country has to offer.

There has never been a better time to join G’day Group. We are executing an ambitious five-year growth strategy that will significantly expand our portfolio, strengthen our position as a market leader, and create exciting career opportunities across the business. Backed by continued investment in our people, technology and operations, we're building for long-term success and the future of Australian tourism.

We are custodians of some of Australia’s most treasured places and are committed to growing with care. That means supporting our people, giving back to the community that welcome us, and protecting the natural environment that makes each holiday memorable.

About the Role

The Accounts Payable Officer will work as part of a team and be responsible for performing all components of the end-to-end accounts payable process. You will demonstrate strong work experience in an Accounts Payable role within high volume, multi-site locations. Therefore, the role is diversified in its range of tasks and responsibilities.

The position requires someone who is highly organised, with the ability to assess the urgency or otherwise of work allocated and/or situations and prioritise their workload accordingly. You are competent using ERP software (e.g. SAP or similar), Microsoft Office suite of products (especially Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams) and online banking platforms (e.g. Commbiz).

Key responsibilities of role:

• Oversee and manage the invoice approval workflow system
• Set up and management of creditor accounts
• Process weekly creditor payments (including generation of proposed payment files and upon approval the upload of ABA files to the online banking system)
• Coordination of remittance advice notices being sent to creditors
• Reconciliation of accounts payable related balance sheet accounts and creditor statements
• Responding to supplier queries both via email and phone
• Manage internal business stakeholders (i.e. prompting their action or fielding any questions they may have)

Skills & Experience

• Strong background in end-to-end accounts payable in a high volume environment (essential)
• High level of interpersonal, verbal and written communication
• Able to work on multiple accounts
• Willing attitude and being an active learner of new systems and processes
• Able to work well in a team and autonomously
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of basic debit and credit accounting
• Able to adapt quickly and demonstrate flexibility

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing – Flexible and hybrid working arrangements / Employee Assistance Program / Discounted private health cover / BeWell Training Program / Weekly yoga and walking group / Free annual flu vaccinations
• Paid Leave Benefits – Parental leave / Volunteer leave / Study leave
• Professional Development – Leadership programs / Support of external training courses / Reimbursement of professional association memberships
• Employee Savings – Discounted accommodation and experience rates / Salary packaging / Discovery partner discounts/ Free G’day Rewards membership / Loyalty recognition benefits

Our values guide everything we do We “Rise and Shine” by supporting one another, “Have a Crack” by embracing new ideas and opportunities, and “Choose Good Things” by acting with integrity and delivering exceptional experiences. Backed by our commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles. If you're looking to be part of a purpose-led organisation that's growing and investing in its people we would love to hear from you.

Conditions of Employment

Prior to an offer of employment being made, candidates must provide authority for a Federal Police Clearance to disclose any criminal offences or charges. Drivers Licence essential.