We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance team at our Support Office. This is a full-time, permanent position where you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our Accounts Payable function while supporting stakeholders across the business.
If you're highly organised, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and take pride in delivering exceptional service with accuracy and attention to detail, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do:
As our Accounts Payable Officer, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring supplier payments are processed accurately and on time. Your responsibilities will include:
- Processing supplier invoices and expenses accurately and efficiently.
- Preparing and processing creditor and staff payment runs.
- Managing the Accounts Payable inbox and responding to internal and external enquiries.
- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving outstanding items.
- Providing remittance advice and managing supplier payment queries.
- Ensuring accurate coding in line with the company chart of accounts.
- Assisting with audits by collating invoices and supporting documentation.
- Building positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across our campuses and Support Office.
Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Confidence working with confidential information.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
- A collaborative approach with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum 2-3 years' experience in an Accounts Payable or similar finance role.
- Experience working in a commercial environment.
- Experience with Workday is advantageous.
- Intermediate experience with IT and systems including financial programs, Word, Excel and outlook.
- Accounting qualification (or currently studying).
- Demonstrated experience providing outstanding customer and stakeholder service.
- Experience with reconciliations and financial data processing.
Why Only About Children?
At Only About Children, our unique approach to early years learning goes beyond education to encompass the health and wellbeing of every child in our care. We call this The OAC Way.
We operate over 80 campuses across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, providing high-quality early years education and care to more than 8,000 families.
Our proposition is different, and so is our attitude. We're passionate, knowledgeable, collaborative and committed to excellence. Our success is driven by our people and guided by our HEART principles: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork.
Benefits, Wellbeing, Recognition & Career Development
- Be part of a supportive and collaborative Finance team.
- Internal career development opportunities across the business.
- Ongoing support from the wider OAC network.
- Above-award salary with annual salary reviews.
- Recognition vouchers to celebrate your achievements.
- 50% childcare discount.
- Two Wellbeing Days each year.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for ongoing wellbeing support.
- Retail Discount Program featuring discounted vouchers and access to over 500 cashback offers.
Are you ready for your next opportunity to thrive and develop your career?
If so, apply now to submit your application or email [email protected] if you have any questions about the opportunity.
At Only About Children we have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and we want you to bring your whole self to work. We welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community, particularly those who identify as Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander.
At Only About Children (OAC), every child's safety, wellbeing, and protection is our highest priority. We have an unwavering commitment to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child feels safe and valued. All employees are required to hold a current Employee Working with Children Check before beginning employment. Additionally, throughout the recruitment process, we conduct thorough assessments to ensure the suitability of all candidates for working with children.
As part of our pre-employment process, successful candidates for NSW-based roles are required to complete an Employment National Police Check, also known as a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. All successful candidates are also required to complete the Gecko National Child Safety Certificate and provide a copy of their certificate prior to commencing employment.
