Accounts Payable Officer

We're looking for a detail oriented and highly organised Accounts Payable Officer to join our team at North East Water

The
Accounts Payable Officer
supports a range of finance related activities including the responsibility of ensuring timely and accurate payment to North East Water's suppliers.

In this role you will ensure the business is well regarded through the continuous promotion of outstanding customer service with all of North East Water's internal and external stakeholders.

This role is a
full-time opportunity,
including a monthly RDO and flexible work options.

Key Responsibilities

• Payment to suppliers and reconciliation
  of accounts payable.
• Data entry of invoices
  , ensuring invoices are
  correctly coded and authorised
  .
• Liaising with staff to
  ensure purchase orders are completed appropriately
  and can be
  matched to invoices
  .
• Reconciling supplier statements
  monthly.
• Maintaining accurate records
  and payment details
  in the financial system supplier master file.
• Prepare
  end of month accounts payable
  process and work with the finance team to enable end of month reporting.
• Maintaining a working knowledge and understanding of the
  current Australian Government Taxation laws surrounding GST.
• Supporting other finance functions and positions as required.

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Key Selection Criteria

1. High level of
   attention to detail and accurate data entry skills
   to ensure the integrity of data is correct.
2. Computer skills across a range of packages
   including Microsoft Office, financial systems and a web-based banking system.
3. Knowledge and understanding of the current Australian Government Taxation laws
   surrounding
   GST
   (Goods and Services Tax).
4. Experience working for a medium to large organisation
   processing a
   high volume of invoices
   accurately and in a timely manner.
5. Completion of secondary education with
   experience in accounts payable.

Working at North East Water

North East Water
is a leader in a unique and rewarding industry. This is thanks to our team who makes sure we exceed the expectations of our customers and communities. We're committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment, and offer a range of benefits to our people, including:

• Our state-of-the-art regional headquarters (with our fabulous atrium),
• Getting out and about in the beautiful north east region,
• Great work-life balance with a range of flexible working arrangements,
• Professional development through on-the-job and external training, leadership development programs, study assistance, mentoring and secondment opportunities,
• Annual salary increases and superannuation,
• Wide variety of leave types including 1 paid day off per month to use as you choose and paid parental leave,
• Health and wellbeing activities,
• 24/7 wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP),
• Social club,
• Bring your dog to work,
• plus much, much more

Position Information

• An attractive salary range of $65,028 to $75,160 plus 12% superannuation, depending on skills and experience.
• This is a
  full time, ongoing
  position.
• Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including a police check and/or pre-employment medical and functional testing where applicable.
• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Have questions? Get in touch

Please do not hesitate to contact
Melissa Pricsina, Accounting Coordinator on
or
our People & Culture team via email

Ready to apply?

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• For your application to be considered, please apply via our website

Applications close 11:59pm Monday 24 November 2025.