AO3 Accounts Payable Officer

AO3 Accounts Payable Officer

Salary:

$50 - 52

/ Hour

Contract Type:

Temporary

Location:

Brisbane - QLD 

Industry:

Professional

Reference:

3948242

Contact Name:

Perry Flynn

Contact Email:

perry@publicsectorpeople.com.au

Date Published:

28-Jul-2025

Public Sector People is seeking an AO3 Accounts Payable Officer to join a Queensland State Government Department based in Brisbane CBD. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to a vital Financial Services team.

This initial contract runs until the end of October, with a strong possibility of extension.

Hourly Rate: $50.37 per hour plus superannuation
Location: Brisbane CBD
  
About the Role   
You will be an integral part of a Financial Services team responsible for corporate financial accounting and reporting, management accounting, accounts payable and receivable, and taxation. This role offers a chance to work within a dynamic public sector environment and apply your expertise in financial administration.
  
Key Responsibilities  
 
As an Accounts Payable Officer, your responsibilities will include:
  • Ensuring invoices comply with GST and withholding requirements and are appropriately authorised.
  • Processing invoices for payment according to internal controls and financial policies, investigating any non-compliance.
  • Ensuring timely payment to creditors and producing urgent cheques as required.
  • Entering cheque and travel request claims into the business system and offsetting them in the finance system upon payment.
  • Preparing monthly accruals, maintaining, and generating recurring and prepayment documents.
  • Performing monthly reconciliations and investigating discrepancies promptly.
  • Investigating overpayments to suppliers and following up on their recovery.
  • Reviewing corporate card documentation for correct coding, analysing expenditure, and ensuring policy compliance.
  • Safeguarding, distributing, and managing petty cash for the Brisbane office.
  • Liaising with creditors regarding invoices and directing other enquiries.
  • Preparing reports for management as needed.
  • Developing and maintaining work instructions for the role.
  • Assisting staff with accurate and timely invoice actioning in the record management system and following up on discrepancies.
  • Actively participating in team planning and ensuring compliance with corporate responsibilities.
  • Modelling values of respect, quality, and accountability.
  • Maintaining a high standard of practice through governance and risk management.
  • Fostering an inclusive workplace where inclusion, diversity, and wellbeing are promoted.
  
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience   

To be successful in this role, you will possess:
  • Administrative experience and knowledge of financial procedures relating to accounts payable, including expenditure authorisation, account payment, and financial record maintenance.
  • Essential experience using TechnologyOne.
  • The ability to work independently, plan ahead, monitor task progress to meet deadlines, and reorganise work to reflect changing priorities.
  • Proficiency in information technology systems such as Microsoft Office and the ability to learn organisation-specific systems.
  • Effective communication skills to interact with stakeholders and clients, providing courteous, prompt, and professional services.

Ready to take on this exciting opportunity within the Queensland State Government? Apply today!
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