Finance Officer - Accounts Payable

North West Hospital and Health Service; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Queensland is seeking a Finance Officer (Accounts Payable) to manage financial processing and vendor relationships. This full-time role offers competitive benefits such as salary sacrificing options, recreational leave, and employer superannuation contributions. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance roles and strong communication skills. Join us to contribute to our mission of providing quality healthcare in remote communities.

Benefits

Tax savings through salary sacrificing options

4 weeks recreational leave with 17.5% loading

12.75% employer contribution to superannuation

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable or similar finance role.
• Ability to manage supplier invoices and claims accurately.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Validate and process supplier invoices and staff claims.
• Liaise with Accounts Payable team for prompt processing.
• Maintain vendor records and assist with purchasing reports.
• Provide procurement training to staff.
• Monitor and rectify purchasing issues.

Skills

Vendor management

Financial processing

Compliance

Training and support

Process improvement

Tools

S/4HANA

Job description

Finance Officer – Keep Our Health Service Running Smoothly!

Permanent full-time opportunity for a Finance Officer (Accounts Payable) to support accurate financial processing, vendor management, and purchasing activities within the North West Hospital and Health Service.

About The Role

As the Finance Officer (Accounts Payable), you will play a key part in delivering accurate and efficient accounts payable services across the North West Hospital and Health Service. You'll ensure compliance, support staff across the organisation, and contribute to continuous improvement in financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Validate and process supplier invoices, staff claims, and supporting documentation in S/4HANA.
• Liaise with the centralised Accounts Payable team to ensure prompt invoice processing.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and assist with purchasing reports as required.
• Provide training and support to staff on procurement processes and S/4HANA workflows.
• Review and clear mismatched purchase order items and maintain Business Workflow Administration functions.
• Monitor purchasing procedures, identify issues, and assist with remedial actions.
• Maintain petty cash records, support end-of-month processing, and implement current work procedures.
• Participate in statewide financial forums and communities of practice.
• Contribute to a safe, culturally responsive, and inclusive workplace, supporting quality and compliance standards.

Working with us

• Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
• 4 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 17.5% loading bonus.
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.

Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs. PLUS access to the Training, Education and Professional Development Incentive funds.

Requirements

• Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
• This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, Hep B.
• A period of probation may apply.

About North West Hospital And Health Service

The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.

• Unique locations
• Friendly communities
• Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Contact: Lauren Schmider on 07 4744 4405

Applications close: Friday 12 December 2025

Occupational group: Accounting and Finance