We are seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Officer (AO4) to join a dedicated public sector finance team in Brisbane. This is a fantastic 6-month contract opportunity, with potential for extension, where you will oversee accounts payable operations and provide leadership support to a small team.
In this role, you will ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across high-volume accounts payable functions, while contributing to process improvements and fostering a collaborative, service-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise, coordinate, and approve transaction-based financial services, ensuring compliance and accurate data input.
- Oversee coding, workflow, and verification of incoming accounts payable invoices.
- Provide daily support and supervision of a small processing team, including workload management, training, and performance monitoring.
- Act as the first point of contact for issue escalation and respond to provider and stakeholder queries.
- Develop, monitor, and review workflows, work instructions, and internal policies relating to accounts payable.
- Identify and resolve financial management issues and initiate remedial action when required.
- Support a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in financial processes.
- Share expertise and provide coaching across the finance team.
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Demonstrated experience in accounts payable within a government or large organisational context.
- Proven ability to supervise and support a team in a high-volume environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of accounts payable processes, compliance, and financial controls.
- Excellent problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
- A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
- 6-month contract with possible extension.
- Hourly rate of $59.16 + superannuation.
- Full-time, 36.25 hours per week.
- Hybrid work flexibility – part of the week can be worked from home.
- Be part of a professional, supportive, and inclusive finance team.
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful public sector outcomes.
To apply, click APPLY NOW and upload your resume in MS Word format. We also encourage you to include a Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience.
If you have any questions prior to applying, please contact:
Vanessa Grace
Recruitment Consultant
07 3036 0787
vanessa@kingstonhumancapital.com.au
If this role isn’t quite right for you, but you are seeking your next opportunity, please reach out for a confidential discussion about your career.
