Accounts Payable Officer

Reporting to the Executive Manager - Operations & Finance you'll be a key player in the day-to-day operations of the Operations and Finance team at the Centre. From processing invoices and reconciling statements to liaising with suppliers and supporting month-end reporting. This role offers variety, responsibility, and plenty of opportunity to show what you can do.

About Us
As the leader and peak body in child and family services in Tasmania and Victoria, the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare proudly represents over 150 organisations, spanning the entire sector from proactive prevention and early intervention to the critical provision of out-of-home care.

We support organisations and individuals dedicated to advancing child wellbeing, implementing early intervention strategies, and delivering quality out-of-home care services for children and families across Victoria and Tasmania.

Every team member at the Centre is part of the leading force in Tasmania and Victoria's child and family services sector. We engage in meaningful work that directly impacts communities across both states.

With a proud and rich history, our work extends beyond advocacy. Whether you're passionate about driving policy change, shaping professional standards, or directly supporting frontline services, there's a place for you to grow and thrive with us.

The Centre cultivates a diverse and inclusive workplace committed to our team member's health, wellbeing and cultural safety. We believe diversity strengthens our teams, services, and organisations.

We encourage applicants of any background, culture, gender identity, and experience to join us.

Key Responsibilities Of The Role

• End-to-end accounts payable processing
• Reviewing and approving all accounts payable transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures
• Resolving any vendor inquiries or issues in a timely and professional manner
• Coding, batching, and preparing invoices for payment
• Reconciliations: vendor accounts, creditor statements, and bank accounts
• Managing payment runs
• Handling credit card expenses and staff reimbursements
• Provide ATO reports for preparation of BAS, IAS, Annual Payroll Summaries and FBT returns
• Assisting with month-end reporting and year-end close
• Supporting continuous process improvement and admin tasks

Key selection criteria
The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate their ability to meet the following criteria:

Essential

• Demonstrated experience in accounts payable or bookkeeping roles.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Business Central).
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting and payables management.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Experience in the community services or not-for-profit sector.
• Familiarity with grant-related financial processes and reporting
• Understanding of GST and Australian financial compliance standards.

Qualifications And Requirements

• A relevant qualification in Accounting or Finance or other relevant qualification

As part of the Centre's commitment to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children employees are required to adhere to our Child Safe practices and policies. The successful applicant will require a current Working with Children Check and will be required to complete a national police check.

Benefits Of Working At The Centre

• Up to three days additional leave (pro rata) over Christmas/New Year period
• Family friendly flexible working arrangements
• A flexible hybrid work-from-home arrangement
• Paid parental/carer/study leave
• Individual annual budget for training and professional development
• A supportive and positive work environment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Attractive not-for-profit salary packaging (this boosts your income by reducing the amount of tax you pay), with additional Meal/Holiday accommodation benefit

How To Apply
If you feel this role is right for you, please provide the following:

• Your resume
• A brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role and experience
• Responses to how you meet the Eligibility Criteria, including short examples

Please collate these into one (1) document for upload.

Recruitment proceedings will commence immediately and applications to be reviewed on a rolling-basis as we would like to appoint as soon as possible. The role will close once we find the right candidate.

If you would like to learn more about the role, please reach out for a confidential chat with Paddy )