Accounts Payable Officer
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Job Summary
- Grow your accounting skills with handson exposure to varied Accounts Payable and reconciliation tasks.
- Be part of a collaborative Finance team delivering highquality endtoend financial services
- Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
- Base salary : $77205 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
Finance plays a key role in supporting the Universitys mission by delivering highquality flexible and responsive financial management and advisory services. The team operates within the Universitys professional service delivery model providing efficient endtoend corporate financial services through functionally aligned Service Delivery Centres.
About the opportunity
- Support the accurate and timely processing of Accounts Payable functions including credit card acquittals journal entries and financial data management.
- Contribute to the preparation and reconciliation of financial reports helping maintain accurate financial records and account classifications.
- Work collaboratively within the Financial Compliance & Business Services team sharing knowledge and supporting continuous improvement in financial processes.
About you
- You bring sound knowledge of financial accounting practices supported by relevant experience in Accounts Payable or an accounting environment.
- You demonstrate strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines prioritise tasks and maintain accuracy.
- Your communication and interpersonal skills enable you to deliver excellent customer service and respond effectively to internal enquiries.
- You are proficient in core computer applications including spreadsheets databases and financial systems (PeopleSoft experience highly regarded).
- You thrive both independently and within a team showing initiative and contributing positively to team goals.
Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence sexual harassment and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A current National Police Clearance will be required by the successful applicant.
Position description: PD - Accounts Payable Officer (522057).pdf
To learn more about this opportunity please contact Tim Cox at
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on 26 January 2026
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record vibrant campus and working environments there is no better time to join Western Australias top university.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds the LGBTIQA community and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
If you have queries relating to your application please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively please contact the Talent team at with details of your query. To enable a quick response please include the 6-digit job reference number.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Account Payable
- Vendor Invoices
- Data Entry
- General Ledger Accounting
- General studies
- Excel
- ACH
- Reporting
- Payroll
- Payable transactions
- Credit Card
- Financial statement
- CPA
