Accounts Payable Officer

About us

Established in 1840, we are Australia's first wellbeing company, delivering health, wealth and care services for our members and the community.

As a social enterprise, we're motivated by our purpose to positively impact the wellbeing of millions. We reinvest profits to deliver products and services sustainably that matter most to our members, customers and the Australian community.

For us, Real Wellbeing encompasses the whole experience of life. It's about feeling supported in your health, connected with your community and empowered to live life on your terms.

About the Opportunity

We have an opportunity for an Accounts Payable Officer to join our Home Health team.

In this role, you'll be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and customer reimbursements.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers and clients, you'll help ensure payments are processed efficiently, accounts payable records are accurate, and enquiries are resolved in a timely and professional manner.

Key responsibilities include:

Processing supplier invoices and customer reimbursements accurately and within agreed payment termsCompleting supplier statement and accounts payable reconciliationsLiaising with suppliers, clients and internal stakeholders to investigate and resolve payment issuesMonitoring accounts payable service levels, performance measures and risks, escalating issues where requiredSupporting month-end activities, including reconciliations and cash flow reportingManaging enquiries received through shared accounts payable mailboxes and call queuesReviewing data integrity across accounts payable and ERP systemsMaintaining accurate and confidential records in line with internal controls and audit requirementsContributing to process improvements and keeping procedures, work instructions and supporting documentation up to date

About You

You're a highly organised and detail-oriented accounts payable professional who takes pride in delivering accurate and timely work. You're comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and communicate confidently with suppliers, clients and internal stakeholders.

You will bring:

Previous experience in accounts payable, finance operations or a similar transactional finance roleExperience processing invoices and completing supplier statement or accounts payable reconciliationsStrong accuracy, data-entry and time-management skillsIntermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skills, with confidence learning new systems and databasesStrong problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilitiesClear written and verbal communication skillsA customer-focused approach and the ability to build professional stakeholder relationshipsThe ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environmentA commitment to confidentiality, internal controls and compliance requirementsExperience in aged care, Home Care Packages, the Commonwealth Home Support Program or Support at Home would be highly regardedA relevant qualification in business, finance or a related discipline would be advantageous
This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team and play an important role in delivering accurate, efficient and customer-focused accounts payable services across our Home Health business.

Why Join Us?

You will enjoy a range of great employee benefits and rewards including:

Competitive salaryEnjoy additional yearly Well-Being and Community leave days14-week paid parental leave, with equal benefit for both parentsEmployee Referral ProgramEmployee Assistance Program - support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it mostMaxxia Rewards - a great range of discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants.Discounts across the Australian Unity business including Private Health Insurance, General Insurance + more!Available access to LinkedIn Learning courses through our great Learning platform

For further benefits visit: https://www.australianunity.com.au/careers/culture

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people.