Hybrid Accounts Payable Specialist | Temp-to-Perm, $39/hr

Lotus People; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Lotus People is seeking an Accounts Payable specialist to manage high-volume supplier invoices for a mid-to-large NSW organisation. You will ensure timely payments, ledger integrity, and act as a key contact for property managers, facilities, and HR.

This transactional role requires strong attention to detail and effective stakeholder communication. Hybrid work setup (3 days in office, 2 days WFH) with start ASAP.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Accounting or working towards one.
• Proven experience in a high-volume AP role within a medium to large organisation.
• Solid understanding of accrual accounting and GST.
• Excellent attention to detail and a calm approach under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to partner with non-finance stakeholders.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with SunSystems, IPOS or Promaster is highly regarded but not essential.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check and National Police Check, or willingness to obtain them.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and on time through the purchase ordering system.
• Run regular payment runs, troubleshooting issues and prioritising business critical payments.
• Code transactions correctly, distinguishing between operating expenses, capital expenditure and bonds.
• Maintain the supplier master file, including new supplier set up and updates.
• Process staff reimbursements, fundraising payments and bond and fee refunds.
• Resolve supplier and internal queries on outstanding payments, credit notes and statement reconciliations.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders when payments are delayed, explaining process and next steps.
• Support month end with accruals and general ledger reconciliations.
• Follow procurement policies and internal controls, with no shortcuts.

Skills

High-volume AP

Attention to detail

Excel

Communication

Stakeholder liaison

Time management

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Diploma or degree in Accounting

Tools

SunSystems

IPOS

Promaster

Job description

Lotus People is seeking an Accounts Payable specialist to manage high-volume supplier invoices for a mid-to-large NSW organisation. You will ensure timely payments, ledger integrity, and act as a key contact for property managers, facilities, and HR.

This transactional role requires strong attention to detail and effective stakeholder communication. Hybrid work setup (3 days in office, 2 days WFH) with start ASAP.