Accounts Payable Officer - Temp (Possible Perm)

Randstad - Finance & Accounting; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Blue Card eligible

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer for a temporary role with strong potential for permanent employment, based in Cannon Hill, Brisbane. The role supports multiple locations within a collaborative finance team, with hybrid work arrangement and access to automated AP workflows.

You will manage high-volume AP processing, reconcile supplier accounts, and support month-end activities using Business Central and Continia. Blue Card eligibility applies in this sector.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Accounts Payable

High-volume

Reconciliations

Month-end

Journals

Multi-site

Business Central

Continua

Tools

Business Central

Continua

Job description

Accounts Payable Officer - Temp (Possible Perm)

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

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.

Please note that 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.