Accounts Payable Officer - Temp (Possible Perm)

Randstad Australia; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work: 2 days from home per week

Location: Cannon Hill, Brisbane

Supportive Finance team

AP automation and streamlined process

Job summary

Randstad Australia is partnering with a well-established organisation to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Officer for a temporary (with strong potential for permanent) hybrid role in Cannon Hill, Brisbane.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will own a high-volume end-to-end AP function across multiple locations, using Dynamics 365 BC and Continia, with opportunities to transition to permanent employment in a supportive finance team.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in accounts payable or similar role.
• Eligible to obtain a Blue Card.
• Experience in high-volume AP and multi-site environments is advantageous.
• Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central and Continia is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process 800–1,000 invoices per month.
• Process supplier invoices with accurate coding, approvals and timely payments.
• Prepare and execute payment runs, including credit notes and adjustments.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end processes, accruals and reporting.
• Maintain supplier records and respond to vendor queries.
• Support AP operations across multiple locations and entities.
• Utilise Dynamics 365 Business Central and Continia to manage automated AP workflows.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance efficiency.

Skills

AP processing

GL reconciliation

Journals

Multi-site

Dynamics 365 BC

Continia

Team player

Tools

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Continia

Job description

Accounts Payable Officer

Possible Temp to Perm / Hybrid

Location: Cannon Hill, Brisbane QLD

Employment Type: Temporary with strong potential for permanent employment

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

Flexibility: Work from home on set days

About The Opportunity

Randstad is partnering with a well-established and growing organisation in the education sector to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Officer for an exciting temporary (possible to-permanent) opportunity.

Based in Cannon Hill, this role offers the chance to join a friendly, collaborative finance team within an organisation that genuinely values its people and fosters a positive workplace culture.

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of a high-volume, end-to-end Accounts Payable function, supporting multiple locations across the business.

With established automated processes, flexible working arrangements and a strong opportunity for permanent employment, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced AP professional looking for their next long-term career move.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume, end-to-end Accounts Payable processing, approximately 800–1,000 invoices per month.
• Process supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding, approvals and timely payments.
• Prepare and execute payment runs, including credit notes and adjustments.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations, general ledger reconciliations and journal entries.
• Assist with month-end processes, accruals and reporting.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and manage vendor queries.
• Support Accounts Payable operations across multiple business locations and entities.
• Utilise Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Continia to manage automated AP workflows.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance operational efficiency.

About You

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional who enjoys taking ownership of their work and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Ideally, you will bring:

• Proven experience managing high-volume, end-to-end Accounts Payable.
• Strong reconciliation skills, including general ledger and supplier accounts.
• Experience processing journals and supporting month-end activities.
• Previous experience in a multi-site or multi-entity environment, highly regarded.
• Experience with Business Central, Continia or similar accounting systems advantageous.
• A collaborative mindset and genuine enthusiasm for contributing to a supportive team environment.

What's on Offer?

• Hybrid flexibility: Work from home two days per week
• Great location: Cannon Hill, Brisbane.
• Supportive team: Work closely with an experienced Finance team and report directly to the Financial Controller.
• Modern systems: Benefit from established AP automation and streamlined processes.
• Positive workplace culture: Regular team morning teas, birthday celebrations, work anniversaries and opportunities to connect with colleagues.
• Meaningful industry: Join an organisation operating in the early childhood education sector.

Experience

3 years

Applicants must be eligible to obtain a Blue Card.

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.