Accounts Payable Officer

Grow with an organisation dedicated to helping Australians improve their health.
- Identify and implement AP process improvements to enhance efficiency.
- Sydney based role in our Haymarket office, near Central station - Hybrid working
- Grow with an organisation dedicated to helping Australians improve their health.
- Identify and implement AP process improvements to enhance efficiency.
- Sydney based role in our Haymarket office, near Central station - Hybrid working.

**About us**

Healthdirect Australia is a government-owned, not-for-profit organisation who works with purpose and dedication to help Australians actively manage and improve their health.

Our virtual services are easily accessible via multiple channels, including helplines, video call solutions, apps and websites and cater for Australians at all stages of life, ranging from practical and emotional support during pregnancy through to advice about aged care and helping Australians through the COVID-19 pandemic.

**About the opportunity**

The Accounts Payable Officer undertakes the end-to-end functions of accounts payable. This includes invoice processing, weekly payment run, supplier database management and AP reconciliations and reporting. This role works closely with the Finance Manager, Finance Officer and Financial Accountant.

Key Responsibilities:

- Process accounts payable invoices (including Prepayments) in Tech.
- Maintain an up-to-date AP Invoice Register.
- Prepare and process weekly payment run (including monthly FOREX payments).
- Process PMA (Virtual and Static travel cards) and EMS (corporate credit card and out of pocket) transactions.
- Update AP Vendor database (e.g. supplier information) in Tech1.
- Prepare purchase order request from business units. Assist in the next stage of Purchase Order enhancement process.
- Prepare AP related journals.
- Engage with various stakeholders in all aspects of accounts payable, financial transactions, data entry and reconciliations.
- Prepare PMA, EMS, and Bank reconciliation transactions for month end processing.
- Reconcile AP related accounts for month end Balance Sheet reconciliation.
- Prepare prepayment reconciliations.
- Prepare AP related accruals for month end.
- Maintain Suppliers' Statement reconciliations.
- Work closely with the team on Accounts Payable projects and reporting (e.g. AP transaction reports and PTRS).
- Identify and implement opportunities for AP process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

**What we're looking for**
- Minimum 5 years' experience in an Accounts Payable role processing end to end AP functions.
- Experience with using financial systems and reporting tools, including proficiency in Excel.
- Experience in timely AP and Supply Chain processing, job costing in a multi-project environment and other corporate transactions.
- Experience in analysing and interpreting financial data and completing financial reconciliations

**Why work with us**

We believe our strength comes from our talented and dedicated staff. We are committed to working together to create a culture where you can bring your whole self to work.

Our benefits include:

- Flexible work arrangements (2 days per week in office, pro-rated for part time employees).
- 14 weeks company Paid Parental Leave for both parents.
- Multi-dimensional wellbeing program that is run by our people for our people.
- Individual curated learner journeys to support you to expand your capabilities and unlock your talent.

To find out more about Healthdirect, and our vision for a healthier Australia, please visit our website - about.healthdirect.gov.au

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.