Business Support Officer Accounts Payable

3 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Melbourne Water Full time

**Job Number**:
979325

**Work type**:
Permanent Full Time

**Location**:
Melbourne - Docklands

**Categories**:
Accounting & Finance

**Who we are**:
In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life.

As caretakers for Melbourne’s water cycle, we care for water, life and land throughout Melbourne: both its people and its biodiversity.

Each time you drink from the tap, flush a toilet, run through a yard sprinkler, or kayak down the Yarra we’re there. Primed and ready, quietly delivering some of the world’s cleanest water for over five million residents and wildlife that call Melbourne home, just as we have for over 130 years.

If you value making it count, diving in with curiosity, and doing what’s right, you're in the right place.

**About the Role**:
In this 12-month opportunity, reporting to the Accounts Receivable & Payable Lead the Business Support Officer (AP/AR) is a pivotal role within the Business Performance and Analytics team. In the role you will be responsible for the performance of both the Accounts Payable & Receivable end to end process and to ensure that it is managed and administered effectively.
- Management and investigation of daily eCloud Document Exceptions system
- Processing of approved invoices for the payment of creditors within set trading terms and authorisations
- Creation of weekly EFT, cheque and overseas payment runs
- Investigations into debtor and creditor transactions
- Reconciling of Creditor statements
- Reconciling of Debtor accounts
- Monthly General Ledger reconciliations (balance papers)
- Ability to deliver a high level of customer service, to all stakeholders in relation to Accounts Payable and Receivable

For more information, please refer to the attached Position Description

**About you**:

- Solid experience in end-to-end accounts payable and accounts receivable management
- Ability to manage heavy work volumes without supervision and to meet tight deadlines
- An ability to work in a team environment with a continuous improvement mindset to improve processes and meet workload requirements
- Excellent communication and customer service skills when dealing with stakeholders
- A good understanding of Goods and Services Taxation (GST) requirements in relation to payment of suppliers and invoicing of debtors and its implications to the business.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- knowledge of the financial system, Technology One, highly desirable

Whilst a degree is not mandatory for this role, an understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting skills is required with experience in a similar Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable role

**Why join us**:
At Melbourne Water, we care deeply about water and the life it sustains.

Our team is inspired by passion and purpose, with an unwavering commitment to safety. We are on a mission to protect every Melburnian’s way of life, one drop at a time.

We don’t just talk about flexible working - we live it. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning flows through everything we do. We're dedicated to doing what's right, and this commitment extends to the meaningful work we do in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

**How to Apply**:
Closing date: Tuesday 28th January 2025 at 11:55pm AEST

**Advertised**:
14 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

**Closing**:
28 Jan 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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