Accounts Payable Officer
Accounts Payable Officer
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Accounts Payable Officer
- Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
- Duration: Fixed term parental leave cover until February 2027
- Remuneration: Level 5 $88717 - $100386 (depending on experience) 17% super leave loading
- Location: Kensington NSW (hybrid)
About UNSW:
UNSW isnt like other places youve worked. Yes were a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together we are driven to be thoughtful practical and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. Its the reason were one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australias prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive be challenged and do meaningful work youre in the right place.
Why Your Role Matters:
The Operational Finance team at UNSW delivers key financial services across the University including Finance Systems process improvements and core operations such as Accounts Payable and Receivable. Our goal is to provide high-quality transactional services while driving continual improvement and supporting UNSWs financial strategy.
We are seeking an Accounts Payable Officer to join our team. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Team Leader youll be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of invoices supplier reconciliations and vendor management while providing excellent support to stakeholders across the University.
Key responsibilities:
- Process invoices credits and payment requests accurately and on time.
- Review and match purchase orders to invoices in line with procedures.
- Maintain vendor records and ensure data accuracy.
- Reconcile supplier statements regularly to ensure the supplier accounts are up to date.
- Respond to complex enquiries and provide system troubleshooting support (e.g. PeopleSoft).
- Deliver professional advice and support to stakeholders on purchasing and payment processes.
- Collaborate with colleagues to manage workloads and respond to peak periods.
Skills and Experience:
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline is desirable or equivalent experience.
- Ability to proactively resolve diverse problems using judgement and initiative.
- Strong attention to detail while operating efficiently.
- Excellent customer service skills both verbal and written for internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience working collaboratively in a team and mentoring less experienced staff.
- General understanding of financial ledgers and their applications.
- Strong communication interpersonal and stakeholder management skills in a high-volume environment.
- Proficient in IT systems (e.g. PeopleSoft) and Microsoft Excel.
This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative finance team and play a key role in ensuring UNSWs financial integrity and operational excellence.
For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required refer to the position description found under the positionlisting on
Benefits and Culture:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our benefits include:
- Flexible working options.
- Career development opportunities.
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail education fitness).
For further details on the benefits please visit to Apply: Submit your CV & a succinct one-page cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) by 11:55pm 14th September 2025
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role valid Australian working rights are required on application.
Contact: Amy Denney - Talent Acquisition Team
Please apply directly through the website applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds those living with disabilities members of the LGBTIQ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
