Accounts Payable Officer

Make a meaningful difference with us

We're looking for an Accounts Payable Officer who brings a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a passion for delivering accurate financial outcomes. Join our collaborative Finance team and play an important role in supporting the smooth and timely processing of accounts payable activities across UnitingCare.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, finance administration, or a similar transactional finance environment who is looking to further develop their skills in a supportive team. We're seeking someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in their work, and is eager to learn end-to-end accounts payable processes.

Please note this is a full-time 12-month contract position. Further details will be discussed during the recruitment process. Flexibility is important to us, and we know it is to you too. This role supports hybrid working by agreement.

Your part in our UnitingCare team:

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Assist with payment runs and accounts payable administration activities.
• Respond to supplier and stakeholder enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Prepare account reconciliations and assist with resolving discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor information and ensure records are accurate and up to date.
• Support month-end processing activities and reporting requirements.
• Build positive working relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Accounts Payable function.
• Provide general administrative support as required within the team.

What makes a difference for us?

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Finance Administration or a similar role.
• Exposure to invoice processing, payment runs, reconciliations and supplier management.
• A willingness to learn and develop broader accounts payable knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A positive, team-focused attitude and collaborative approach.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across a range of stakeholders.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Exposure to Kofax, SAP, Basware, Dynamics AX or similar financial systems will be highly regarded but is not essential.
• Ability to satisfy relevant pre-employment checks, including a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Right to Work verification.

What makes a difference for you?

The opportunity to be part of the second-largest Queensland employer who has been leading by example for more than 100 years. Joining our team, you’ll be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. We’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance

• Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the Salary Packaging Explained link

• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs

• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months’ service, in addition to the government scheme

• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events

• Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others

Child safe, Child friendly 

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:  

• provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children  

• implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services 

• appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur 

• abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme  
  

Diversity & Inclusion   

Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here.  At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.    

Safe workplace  

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.