Accounts Payable Officer

The Company

Robert Half is partnering with a leading professional services company to recruit a permanent accounts payable officer, supporting the finance team during a period of transition following recent aged care reforms.

This fast-paced role is ideal for an Accounts Payable officer who values work from home flexibility and who has experience in fast paced and high-volume environments. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, assist with documentation processing and management in support of an API Project.

This role will ideally suit someone who can hit the ground running and feels confident to questions anomalies and can confidently raise issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process high-volume supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy, correct coding, and appropriate matter allocation
• Review and verify invoices against engagement terms, fee agreements, and supporting documentation
• Ensure disbursements are correctly recorded and allocated to client matters in the practice management system
• Prepare and process payment runs (EFT, cheques, and international payments) in line with firm policies
• Maintain strong controls over trust and office account transactions, ensuring compliance with legal industry regulations
• Reconcile supplier statements and promptly resolve discrepancies or queries
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external vendors to manage payment queries and maintain relationships
• Monitor aged payables and ensure timely payments to avoid service disruption
• Assist with month-end close, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting
• Support audit processes by providing documentation and ensuring compliance with internal controls
• Maintain accurate vendor master data, including bank details and tax information

Your Profile

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role
• Confidence in handling Accounts Payable Duties
• Confident working in a professional services environment
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• The ability to consistently meet deadlines
• The versatility to work independently and collaboratively

This role offers a hybrid work model

Apply Today

If you are looking for new and exciting permanent role within Accounts Payable - please apply now!

Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button.

This is a Hybrid position.

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