"Accounts Payable Officer"

Accounts Payable Officer

Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)

Duration: Fixed term parental leave cover until February 2027

Remuneration: Level 5 $88,717 - $100,386 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading

Location: Kensington, NSW (hybrid)

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters: The Operational Finance team at UNSW delivers key financial services across the University, including Finance Systems, process improvements, and core operations such as Accounts Payable and Receivable. Our goal is to provide high-quality transactional services while driving continual improvement and supporting UNSW’s financial strategy.

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Officer to join our team. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Team Leader, you’ll be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of invoices, supplier reconciliations, and vendor management, while providing excellent support to stakeholders across the University.

Key responsibilities:

• Process invoices, credits, and payment requests accurately and on time.
• Review and match purchase orders to invoices in line with procedures.
• Maintain vendor records and ensure data accuracy.
• Reconcile supplier statements regularly to ensure the supplier accounts are up to date.
• Respond to complex enquiries and provide system troubleshooting support (e.g., PeopleSoft).
• Deliver professional advice and support to stakeholders on purchasing and payment processes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to manage workloads and respond to peak periods.

Skills and Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline is desirable, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to proactively resolve diverse problems using judgement and initiative.
• Strong attention to detail while operating efficiently.
• Excellent customer service skills, both verbal and written, for internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working collaboratively in a team and mentoring less experienced staff.
• General understanding of financial ledgers and their applications.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills in a high-volume environment.
• Proficient in IT systems (e.g., PeopleSoft) and Microsoft Excel.

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative finance team and play a key role in ensuring UNSW’s financial integrity and operational excellence.

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working options.
• Career development opportunities.
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

How to Apply: Submit your CV & a succinct one-page cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) by 11:55pm, 14th September 2025. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

Contact: Amy Denney – Talent Acquisition Team