Accounts Payable Specialist (APS) - Canberra

Department of Veterans' Affairs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Veterans' Affairs in Canberra is seeking an Accounts Payable Officer at APS 4 to support day-to-day financial operations. The role involves account processing, invoicing, reconciliations and providing timely assistance to clients across diverse backgrounds.

You will work in a collaborative team within the Financial Operations section, leveraging finance systems and maintaining compliance while building strong internal and external relationships.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, motivated and meticulous with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable communicating over the phone and via email with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Previous experience in a finance processing environment preferred.
• Qualifications in accounting, finance or business or currently studying preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts, invoicing, reconciliations and records management.
• Build rapport and respond to enquiries, providing timely, factual advice.
• Maintain awareness of Commonwealth financial compliance and governance.
• Manage workloads and ensure accurate processing and receipting.

Skills

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Phone communication

Email communication

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business qualifications

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Department of Veterans' Affairs in Canberra is seeking an Accounts Payable Officer at APS 4 to support day-to-day financial operations. The role involves account processing, invoicing, reconciliations and providing timely assistance to clients across diverse backgrounds.

You will work in a collaborative team within the Financial Operations section, leveraging finance systems and maintaining compliance while building strong internal and external relationships.