Accounts Payable Officer: Precise Payments & Improvements

Sp-Ausnet; Australia; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AusNet is seeking an Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance & Governance team based at Freshwater Place. You will ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time while delivering excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.

This role goes beyond invoice processing; you’ll help improve processes, resolve supplier queries, support compliance, and contribute to the efficient running of our accounts payable function, including SAP and Ariba systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable, invoice processing and payments.
• Experience with SAP or Ariba.
• Strong stakeholder management and customer service skills.
• Sound financial and analytical capability.
• Experience identifying process improvement opportunities.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• A degree in Business or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices and payments accurately and efficiently
• Managing payment runs, including urgent, FX and month-end payments
• Supporting stakeholders with purchase order and invoice queries
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations
• Managing invoice exceptions and ensuring timely resolution
• Assisting with audit requirements and compliance activities
• Working closely with suppliers and internal teams to deliver outstanding service
• Supporting continuous improvement across AP processes and systems including SAP and Ariba

Skills

Accounts Payable expertise

Invoice processing

Stakeholder management

Analytical capability

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

AusNet is seeking an Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance & Governance team based at Freshwater Place. You will ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time while delivering excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.

This role goes beyond invoice processing; you’ll help improve processes, resolve supplier queries, support compliance, and contribute to the efficient running of our accounts payable function, including SAP and Ariba systems.