WA Local Government Association

Accounts Officer

Accounts Officer

Full-Time

Part time (0.8FTE) will be considered for the right candidate.

Total Package $78,998.49 per annum (inclusive of superannuation)

• Join an inclusive, innovative and collaborative organisation supporting our members
• Opportunity to expand on your expertise in different areas of finance and accounting
• Sector leading 6 weeks' annual leave and a flexible working environment

WALGA is looking for a new Accounts Officer to join our innovative and customer-focused finance team and dive into a role where you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Accounts Payable function, including processing and payment activities. You will also provide assistance to the Accounts Receivable function and the finance team with other transactional activities, as required.

If you’re passionate about systems, processes, customer service and learning; and thrive in a tight-knit, multi-skilled team, in a professional office environment, we want to hear from you!

What will a typical week look like?

As owner of the accounts payable function, your day to day will include:

• validating purchase orders and supplier invoices using ProSpend, reviewing accounting codes, GST and compliance with policies,
• liaising with stakeholders to resolve queries and providing support
• updating supplier information
• liaising with suppliers
• monitoring accounts payable emails,

Additionally, you will reconcile our accounts payable module, prepare weekly batch payments, and administer the expense management systems. You will also provide support and training on these systems to internal stakeholders.

Ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures will see you engaging with the business, assisting with auditing requirements and month-end processes.

Enough about the role, let’s talk about you.

To be successful in this position you will possess excellent communication skills, be proactive and self-motivated with a willingness to learn, enjoy working in a professional team environment and are looking to take ownership and responsibility for the accounts payable function.

Demonstrated experience in Accounts Payable and a strong drive to learn and grow in Finance/Accounting will be highly regarded, as the Accounts Officer role will offer you the potential to engage in various other aspects of finance and accounting function.

Why you’ll love working here

At the heart of our organisation is our people. Most of our employees work at head office, based in West Leederville and we also have some regional employees.

We pride ourselves on offering a safe and inclusive culture with fantastic workplace benefits and entitlements, including setting budget aside for professional development. What we are most proud of is getting the chance to work on niche and interesting projects, with some incredibly talented people, on issues that matter.

In addition to 6 weeks’ (30 days) annual leave and a suite of flexible working options, our West Leederville office is centrally located within easy reach of public transport, bike paths and paid parking options. We also provide excellent end of trip facilities for those arriving by alternate methods of transport. Our Thrive wellbeing program means you’ll get to enjoy regular activities and initiatives (in fact we could be at the petting zoo or a healthy mind class whilst you’re reading this.)

We also have an active social club to cater for all interests, and if that doesn’t give you enough of a feel for our vibe, we can offer you book club, trivia nights and a pet wall where we proudly show off our fur babies. We are also committed to being a menopause friendly employer. So, when we say we look after our people and each other, we mean it.

Who are we?

The Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) is an independent, member-based, not-for-profit organisation representing and supporting the WA Local Government sector.

Our membership includes all 139 Local Governments in the State. WALGA uses its influence, support and expertise to deliver better outcomes for WA Local Governments and their communities. We do this through effective advocacy to all levels of Government on behalf of our members, and by the provision of expert advice, services and support to Local Governments.

WALGA’s vision is for agile and inclusive Local Governments enhancing community wellbeing and enabling economic prosperity.

To find out more about us, please visit www.walga.asn.au

Apply now

WALGA encourages people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and people with disabilities.

To view the position description please visit our careers page

If you have any questions that cannot be found in the position description, please call Richard May, Finance Manager on (08) 9213 2004 or email careers@walga.asn.au

Applications will close 12.00pm Friday, 15 November 2024.

We may commence interviews upon receipt and reserve the right to close the position early.

This role is being sourced directly by WALGA. We respectfully request no agencies approach.