"Accounts Payable Officer"

Job Description:

• Grow your accounting skills with hands-on exposure to varied Accounts Payable and reconciliation tasks.
• Be part of a collaborative Finance team delivering high-quality, end-to-end financial services
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary : $77,205 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

Finance plays a key role in supporting the University’s mission by delivering high-quality, flexible and responsive financial management and advisory services. The team operates within the University’s professional service delivery model, providing efficient, end-to-end corporate financial services through functionally aligned Service Delivery Centres.

About the opportunity

• Support the accurate and timely processing of Accounts Payable functions, including credit card acquittals, journal entries and financial data management.
• Contribute to the preparation and reconciliation of financial reports, helping maintain accurate financial records and account classifications.
• Work collaboratively within the Financial Compliance & Business Services team, sharing knowledge and supporting continuous improvement in financial processes.

About you

• You bring sound knowledge of financial accounting practices, supported by relevant experience in Accounts Payable or an accounting environment.
• You demonstrate strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines, prioritise tasks and maintain accuracy.
• Your communication and interpersonal skills enable you to deliver excellent customer service and respond effectively to internal enquiries.
• You are proficient in core computer applications, including spreadsheets, databases and financial systems (PeopleSoft experience highly regarded).
• You thrive both independently and within a team, showing initiative and contributing positively to team goals.

Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A current National Police Clearance will be required by the successful applicant.

Position description: PD - Accounts Payable Officer (522057).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Tim Cox at tim.cox@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on 26 January 2026

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.