About the role:
As an Assistanc Finance Officer, you will be responsible for accurate completion and proficient performance of accounts payable processing, supporting the Accounts Payable Team Lead in delivering departmental targets and priorities. You will also ensure that assigned accounts payable processes are performed accurately and efficiently and within department priorities.
Your key responsibilities include:
Ensure that all payments are completed within relevant legislation, policies, and procedures applicable to the accounts payable function, accurately, efficiently and within the departmental priorities.
Completion and validation of the payment of accounts and retrieval of data utilising the Vendor Invoice Management System (VIM) for Purchase Orders and Non-Purchase Orders and payment of Staff Claims.
Action and respond to queries on accounts payable issues as a service provider, through communication and consultation with vendors, and customers utilising various mediums of communication, including all email queries from vendors/nosiness areas when rostered on the team's generic email boxes.
Participate in staff training programs to multi-skill workers ensuring staff development encompasses all facets of accounts payable duties.
Participate in a working environment which is conducive to high motivation, high productivity, high standards of professionalism, cost effective operation and a commitment to customer service.
Role fit:
The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of an integrated financial management system and related software such as databases and spreadsheets, with confident data entry and retrieval skills. You will will understand, or be able to quickly learn, the legislation and policies governing accounts payable within the Department of Health. Success in the role requires clear communication, effective problem-solving, the ability to work collaboratively while managing deadlines, and the capacity to build strong professional relationships that support smooth operations.
Why work for us:
Competitive salaries
Career development
17.5% leave loading
Employee wellbeing programs
Ready to apply?
Please see attached role description for application requirements.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
