Accounts Payable Officer

Accounts Payable Officer

The Essington School is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance Team.

This role is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable transactions, maintaining supplier records and supporting the efficient day-to-day operations of the School’s finance function.

This is a six-month, fixed-term, full-time position, offering an exciting opportunity to join our Finance Team and contribute to the efficient operation of our accounts payable function.

If you are someone who enjoys working with numbers and has a keen eye for detail, we’d love to hear from you.

Essential Requirements:

1. Relevant qualification in accounting, bookkeeping or business administration, or demonstrated equivalent experience

2. Demonstrated high level of computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and financial or school administration systems, with the capability and willingness to learn new systems as required

3. High level of organisational, time and workload management skills, including the ability to prioritise workloads to meet strict deadlines

4. Highly effective communication, customer service and interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation

5. Demonstrated ability to use initiative, assume responsibility for tasks and projects and to resolve problems

6. Proven ability to prepare materials which are clear and coherent

7. Ability to work in a team environment

8. Working with Children Clearance (WWCC) ‘Ochre Card’ - employment is conditional on compliance with the Care and Protection of Children Act (NT) 2007, as amended, and the accompanying regulations

9. Police check

Desirable:

1. Experience in the not-for-profit sector

2. Experience using accounting or financial management systems

Position Description:

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How to Apply:

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Contact:

Please email **@essington.nt.edu.au if you have any queries regarding the position.