Accounts Payable Officer, Perpetual Wealth

• More Time Off for What Matters: Enjoy up to 6 weeks of leave annually

• Hybrid office/work-from-home environment

• Work alongside experienced finance professionals in a collaborative and inclusive environment

Perpetual Wealth

The Perpetual Wealth business consists of three distinct brands in addition to Perpetual Private – Fordham, Jacaranda financial planning and Priority Life – offering a unique mix of wealth management, advice and trustee services. With a diverse range of capabilities including strategic advice on superannuation and retirement planning, general investment, asset protection, insurance, tax management, estate planning, aged care, social security, succession planning and philanthropy. Our clients include individuals, families, businesses, not-for-profit organisations, and Indigenous communities throughout Australia.

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable activities across the business. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure payments, corporate card transactions and expense reimbursements are managed efficiently and in accordance with company requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and pay supplier invoices.

• Manage corporate card transactions and employee expense reimbursements.

• Support month-end activities, including journal processing and general ledger reconciliations.

• Coordinate weekly payment runs and vendor remittance processes.

• Manage ad hoc payment requests in line with policy and support vendor set-up activities.

• Respond to accounts payable queries and ensure payment process compliance.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Minimum 4 years' Accounts Payable experience within a corporate environment.

• Experience working in a high-volume, customer-focused role.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Sound understanding of basic accounting principles.

• Advanced Excel capabilities.

• Diploma in Accounting or equivalent qualifications are desirable but not essential.

How we work
Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact which drive our approach of day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients, the way we approach decision-making to the questions we ask and the problems we solve.

Employee benefits

• Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year.

• An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing.

• Study support and commitment to supporting professional development.

Diversity and inclusion

• Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy.

• A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change.

• We support over 50 First Nations Communities, helping to secure the communities' future. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive.