Finance Officer – Accounts Payable

About the role

We are partnering with a well‑established not‑for‑profit organisation seeking an experienced Finance Officer to take sole responsibility for the Accounts Payable function. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will operate in a fully automated environment and provide technical and advisory support around the purchase‑order system.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the complete AP ledger, including credit‑card transactions.
• Match purchase orders to invoices, allocate approvals and process weekly payment runs.
• Reconcile vendor statements, customer accounts and perform daily banking reconciliations.
• Conduct month‑end General Ledger reconciliations and monitor the Accounts Payable inbox.
• Support the wider finance team with ad‑hoc tasks and process improvements.

Required profile

• Proven experience in Accounts Payable, preferably within a not‑for‑profit or similar environment.
• Good understanding of GST requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently, identify problems and propose solutions.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas).
• Familiarity with purchase‑order systems.
• Knowledge of GST compliance.