Georges River Council

Accounts Payable Officer

An exciting opportunity has become available for a permanent, full-time Accounts Payable Officer to join our dynamic and integral Finance team within the Business and Corporate Services Directorate at Georges River Council, based in Hurstville.

What We Offer

• Permanent Full- Time - 70 hours per fortnight
• Salary from $64,674.67 - $74,935.07 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation (dependent on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate)
• Conveniently located in Hurstville CBD (5-minute walk from train station)
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Enjoy a 9-day fortnight subject to operational requirements
• Health and Wellbeing Leave 
• Fitness passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family for selected facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sponsored Study Program

About the Role

Our Finance team is currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Accounts Payable Officer who will report directly to the Head of Procurement & Contracts, ensuring the implementation of best practice in financial management processes. The successful candidate will maintain the accuracy and integrity of controls in the processing of payments and will support the finance team.

• Resolve and efficiently respond to internal and external enquiries and requests
• Timely and accurate processing and payment of invoices, bonds or other payment requests
• Daily processing and receipt of payment transactions made to Council
• Assist with the Monthly reports and completion of month-end
• Completion of daily and monthly reconciliation with supporting documentation and take action on any corrective action required
• Contribute to improving the accuracy and integrity of financial management processes by identifying and assisting in the implementation of improvements

 The successful candidate will have

• Demonstrated experience and skills in the use of computerised accounting systems and applications
• Previous experience in a business administration role
• Demonstrated understanding of general ledger account codes and their application
• Demonstrated experience in the application of finance policy and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to function with minimal supervision and effective time management skills
• Strong commitment to customer service and ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to clearly explain account issues

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today.

Ensure you provide responses and examples to all required questions on the application.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Todd Payne, Head of Procurement and Contracts on 02 9330 9491.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: 24 April 2025 at 11.59PM AEST

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.