Accounts Payable Officer

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

**Salary**:$66,921 - $72,661 per annum pro rata + 11.5% super + leave loading (dependent on qualifications and experience).
**Time Fraction**:Full Time, 1.0 EFT.**
**Location**:Chadstone campus.
**WWCC**: Appointment to this position is dependent on obtaining and maintaining an ‘employee’ Working with Children Check.
**Police Check**:Appointment to this position is dependent on obtaining a Police Check.
**Position Status**:Appointment until 10 August 2025. Please note, this is a leave coverage.

Holmesglen is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to support the delivery of the Institute's accounts payable operations.

In this role, you will oversee and process accounts payable transactions, ensuring payments are managed efficiently, accurately, and on time. Key responsibilities include verifying, processing, and reconciling creditor invoices while maintaining detailed and accurate records. You will also assist the Accounts Payable Manager with accruals, prepayments, monthly reconciliations, and general ledger postings.

Providing exceptional administrative support and customer service to internal and external stakeholders is a vital aspect of the role. You will also develop and maintain accurate documentation, prepare reports, and ensure adherence to Holmesglen’s policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.

**ABOUT YOU**
- Proven knowledge and understanding of accounts payable processes and fundamental accounting principles, particularly in large organisational environments.
- Previous experience in accounts payable within a large, complex, and diverse organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, address challenges, and recommend practical solutions to enhance processes.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective professional interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
- High-level proficiency in MS Office and experience using database management systems.
- Familiarity with TechOne or Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software is advantageous.
- Certificate or Diploma in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or extensive relevant experience.

**ABOUT US**

Holmesglen is a leading education provider, valued by local and international learners, industry and the community. We are recognised for innovation in education and training, applied research, creativity and entrepreneurship. Our open, collaborative and quality-driven culture inspires learners and staff to excel.
- The Chief Financial Officer’s portfolio at Holmesglen manages the purchasing and financial management interests of the Institute. The team is dedicated in providing strong purchasing and financial management with excellent client service, and responsible for ensuring financial reporting compliance while helping the Institute achieve its strategic objectives._

**OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU**

Holmesglen is committed to continuing to provide a safe workplace and have put systems and support in place for all our employees to work and deliver safely and flexibly.

We provide our staff with:

- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing programs
- Professional and career development opportunities
- Onsite parking and close proximity to public transport
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Opportunities for all

We commit to respond to every applicant.

Employees attending certain workplace settings, including health and care facilities, may be required to be meet mandatory vaccination obligations.

**TO APPLY**

For further information relating to this opportunity and to view the **position description**, please click here.

**Applications close 11:59 pm Wednesday 5**th** February 2025.