Accounts Payable Specialist — Detail‑Driven & Collaborative

Panthers Glenbrook; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% Panthers outlets discount

20% Panthers merchandise discount

Exclusive offers with partners

Rewards and recognition programs

Wellbeing & Purchased Annual Leave

Staff social events

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Panthers Penrith Leagues Club is seeking an Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance team in Penrith, NSW. You will manage supplier invoices, match against POs, and process payments while maintaining accuracy and timely authorisations.

You’ll also handle bank reconciliations, GL reconciliations, and month-end close tasks, supporting a collaborative finance function with internal teams and suppliers. The role emphasizes attention to detail, multi-tasking, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in accounts payable
• High attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise whilst building positive internal and external relationships
• Strong negotiation and problem solving skills
• Intermediate computer skills and thorough administration practices
• Microsoft Business Central & Continia - preferred
• Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook - Intermediate
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and in a small team

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and ensure accurate posting in the accounting system
• Match invoices to purchase orders
• Prepare and run creditor payments (EFT, Bpay, OTT)
• Ensure invoices and payments are properly authorised
• Maintain creditor master files and vendor records
• Liaise with vendors on statements and ledger issues
• Meet end-of-month deadlines and ensure proper controls
• Handle mail, document control and archiving
• Assist with bank reconciliations and GL reconciliations
• Support month-end close with journals and accruals
• Back up receivables and assist broader finance team
• Perform ad-hoc duties as required

Skills

Accounts payable

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Microsoft Business Central

Continia

Job description

Panthers Penrith Leagues Club is seeking an Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance team in Penrith, NSW. You will manage supplier invoices, match against POs, and process payments while maintaining accuracy and timely authorisations.

You’ll also handle bank reconciliations, GL reconciliations, and month-end close tasks, supporting a collaborative finance function with internal teams and suppliers. The role emphasizes attention to detail, multi-tasking, and strong communication.