Position Description
Job Title Accounts Payable Officer Commencement ASAP
Classification School Officers Level Level 3 to Level 4 DOE
Salary $80K to $90K Job Type Fixed-term Full-time
Website www.essington.nt.edu.au Location Darwin, Northern Territory
Contact Tania Johnson [email protected]
Context Statement
The Essington School (Essington) was established in 1989 and offers high quality childcare, preschool, early
childhood, junior and senior school programs. The school is parent-led, non-denominational and co-
educational with a reputation for innovation and high-quality learning outcomes at a national and international
level.
Essington is committed to delivering a world class education built on a foundation of high standards and
respectful relationships. We foster a culture of excellence, underpinned by our school values and a focus on
achievement and wellbeing. In partnership with our community, we provide a comprehensive pathway from
preschool to Year 12, ensuring our young people have every opportunity to reach their potential and engage
positively in the world beyond.
Position Objective
The Accounts Payable Officer is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of the School’s
accounts payable functions. The role manages supplier invoices, purchase orders, payments and
reconciliations, ensuring transactions are processed in accordance with the School’s financial
procedures and internal controls.
The position is an integral part of the Finance Team and works collaboratively with the broader
team to ensure that the School’s financial records are accurate, current and maintained in
accordance with established financial processes and controls.
Position activities
- Processing and verifying supplier invoices and purchase orders
- Matching invoices to supporting documentation and obtaining appropriate approvals
- Ensuring confidentiality, accuracy and compliance with relevant financial policies and procedures
- Preparing supplier payment batches for review and authorisation within required timeframes
- Maintaining accurate supplier records and responding to supplier enquiries
- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
- Reviewing outstanding creditor balances and following up aged or unresolved items
- Maintaining appropriate segregation of duties and internal controls throughout the accounts
payable and payment process
