- Process high volumes of Accounts Payable transactions accurately.
- Maintain supplier and customer records and support internal stakeholders.
- Contribute to month-end activities and identify process improvements.
Temporary Finance Officer Needed On A 3-month Contract With Possibility of Extension/Permanency
Your new company
An opportunity exists for a Finance Officer to join a well-established Financial Operations team within a large and complex organisation. Working within a collaborative finance team, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate processing of financial transactions, maintaining supplier and customer records, and supporting internal stakeholders with finance-related enquiries. The role suits someone who enjoys working in a structured environment, has strong attention to detail, and is willing to learn established systems and processes.
This position is initially offered as a 3-month assignment, with the potential for extension and permanency based on operational needs.
Your new role
- Process high volumes of Accounts Payable transactions, ensuring invoices are accurately coded, validated, and processed within required timeframes.
- Review, monitor, and maintain purchase orders, ensuring supporting documentation is complete and compliant with organisational policies and procedures.
- Match invoices against purchase orders and investigate discrepancies to ensure accurate financial records.
- Respond to supplier and internal stakeholder enquiries regarding invoices, purchase orders, and transactional finance matters.
- Support Accounts Receivable functions, including payment allocation, account maintenance, and resolution of customer account queries.
- Assist with reconciliations and transaction reviews to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data.
- Maintain accurate supplier and customer records within the organisation's ERP system.
- Monitor outstanding transactions and follow up on aged items to support effective financial operations.
- Liaise with stakeholders across the organisation to provide guidance on finance processes and resolve transactional issues.
- Ensure all financial transactions are processed in accordance with established policies, procedures, and delegated authorities.
- Contribute to month-end activities, reporting requirements, and ad hoc finance administration tasks as required.
- Utilise TechnologyOne (or a similar ERP system) to process and maintain financial information.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements while working within established operational frameworks.
- Work collaboratively with team members to support service delivery outcomes and maintain high standards of customer service.
- Develop knowledge of organisational finance processes and actively participate in training and continuous learning opportunities.
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous experience in a Finance Officer, Accounts Payable Officer, Accounts Receivable Officer, Accounts Administrator, or similar transactional finance role.
- Demonstrated experience processing Accounts Payable transactions.
- Understanding of Accounts Receivable processes and customer account management.
- Experience working with purchase orders and invoice matching.
- Previous experience using Technology One or CI Anywhere would be highly regarded.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to quickly learn new systems, processes, and procedures.
- Positive attitude and willingness to work within established frameworks and processes.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
What you'll get in return
- Full time hours
- Competitive hourly rate + super
- Opportunity to develop your technical finance skills while working alongside experienced finance professionals.
- The chance to contribute to a team that plays a key role in delivering essential financial services across the organisation.
What you need to do now
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