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Accounts Payable Officer

Mundaring Temporary AU$40 - AU$45 per hour View Job Description
Join a local government organisation as a temporary Accounts Payable Officer, supporting the accurate processing of invoices, payments and supplier reconciliations. You'll manage AP queries, maintain accurate records and work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure payments are processed efficiently and on time.
  • Immediate start, local government opportunity.
  • Supportive finance team, genuine temp-to-perm opportunity.

About Our Client

A well-established public sector organisation providing a broad range of services to the local community. The organisation offers a structured and collaborative working environment with a strong focus on service delivery.

Job Description

  • Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
  • Match invoices against purchase orders and supporting documentation
  • Prepare and process scheduled payment runs
  • Reconcile supplier statements and creditor accounts
  • Investigate and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies
  • Respond to supplier and internal stakeholder queries
  • Maintain accurate accounts payable records
  • Assist with month-end AP reconciliations and reporting
  • Ensure invoices comply with relevant policies and approval processes
  • Support broader finance administration where required

The Successful Applicant

A successful AP Officer should have:

  • Previous accounts payable experience
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Experience processing a high volume of invoices
  • Confident completing supplier and creditor reconciliations
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
  • Experience using finance or ERP systems
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
  • Local government or public sector experience highly regarded

What's on Offer

  • Hourly pay ranging from $40 - $45 / Hour
  • Immediate-start temporary opportunity
  • Potential for contract extension / permanency
  • Supportive local government finance team
  • Varied accounts payable responsibilities
  • Candidates available immediately are strongly encouraged to apply



If you're ready to contribute your expertise to the accounting and finance team, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Will Stafford
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7069579
Phone number
0478 788 104

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Accounts Payable
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Mundaring
Job Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Will Stafford
Consultant phone
0478 788 104
Job Reference
JN-072026-7069579

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