Accounts Officer

**Introduction**

Welcome to Gallagher - a global leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting services. With a growing team of more than 52,000 professionals worldwide, we empower businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you can build a career whether it’s with our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team. Experience The Gallagher Way, a culture fueled by shared values and a collective passion for excellence. Join one of our dynamic teams, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping Gallagher's future and unlocking unparalleled opportunities for both clients and yourself.

**Overview**
**Gallagher**is a global leader in Insurance broking, risk management and consulting, with over 53,000 employees worldwide in over 130 countries. We have a global reach with a local presence and pride ourselves on being a socially responsible and an ethical organisation expressed through our Shared Values, The Gallagher Way. We are proud to have been awarded one of Insurance Business Australia Top Insurance Employers and Forbes Best Employer for Women.

The **purpose of this role** is to undertake and maintain a high level of accurate volume processing for all facets of the Business Payments team. You will liaise with both internal and external stakeholders and conduct the day-to-day processing of invoices. This is a national role, supporting multiple business units across the company

Accounts Payable Tasks
- Processing of invoices, staff expenses and other associated payments.
- Timely payment of supplier invoices through the payment run
- Reconciliation of accounts
- Processing underwriter payment; claims and spotter payments
- Assist the wider finance team with various duties where required
- Supporting the central finance team with banking and creditor payment queries

Evolution Tasks
- Allocation of credit and debit invoices
- Processing the administration and approval step of client refunds
- Support the Weekly processing of underwriter payments.
- Support the Monthly processing of Subagent payments.
- Management of Internal funds transfer

**This is a great opportunity and to be considered**, we are seeking someone who is in a similar role, plus:

- High level of computer knowledge and working knowledge of relevant computer/software programs
- Professional and effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Effective time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise
- Self-motivator/self-starter
- Ability to take ownership
- Problem solver
- Excellent people skills
- Positive attitude with a can do approach
- Attention to detail

**Gallagher Benefits - we offer great benefits and career development opportunities**including tuition assistance; career development and training to build a personalised career pathway; wellbeing offerings; employee assistance program; additional weeks’ Lifestyle leave; Gallagher Rewards for discounts at 400+ major retailers; Employee Stock Purchase Plan to invest in the company's growth potential; paid Volunteering days; and salary scarified superannuation options.
- Any offer of employment and subsequent continuing employment is dependent upon the satisfactory completion of background checks by Gallagher or by an external third party provider._

Gallagher is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to the principles of workplace diversity and inclusion. We welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

**Compensation and benefits**
On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the **minimum core benefits** you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

- 4 weeks annual leave plus up to 2 weeks additional purchased Lifestyle Leave
- Novated Leasing opportunities
- Two paid volunteer days annually
- Health Insurance Discounts with our Group Insurance Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Paid parental leave

**Other benefits include**:

- Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Support for yourself and immediate family members
- Employee Recognition Awards and Service Milestone Recognitions
- Peer Support Program
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Access to Reward Gateway - discount offers at over 350 retailers
- And more...

**We value inclusion and diversity**

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients