- Position Title: APS4 Accounts Payable Creditor Officer
- Employment Type: 6-month ongoing contract with a potential extension
- Location: Canberra, ACT
- Hourly Pay Rate: $74,882–$84,619 + 15% super
- Security Clearance/Requirements: Baseline Vetting
- Working Arrangements: On-site
An exciting opportunity exists for an Accounts Payable Creditor Officer to join a high-performing Finance & Investment Division within a federal government department. Sitting within the Financial Operations Branch, this role is responsible for accurate and timely management of accounts payable functions across all financial ledgers.
You will support the delivery of high-quality financial services, contribute to process improvements, and work closely with internal stakeholders, creditors, and neighbouring teams across the branch. This position plays an important role assisting the organisation to meet financial governance and compliance obligations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the department’s accounts payable across financial ledgers, ensuring accurate processing of invoices using TechnologyOne (FMIS).
- Coordinate and support payment runs in collaboration with broader Financial Operations teams.
- Complete monthly reconciliations and contribute to high-level financial reporting.
- Maintain and update creditor accounts, resolve queries, and oversee all creditor-related enquiries.
- Deliver strong customer service to internal stakeholders and external creditors, providing clear guidance on payment procedures.
- Identify and implement process improvements to streamline workflows and improve service delivery.
- Assist with small project management tasks and support colleagues across accounts payable and creditor functions.
- Undertake general administrative duties including data collation, payment reviews, and email correspondence via Outlook.
- Ensure compliance with financial governance frameworks and contribute to policy and procedure development.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience in accounts payable, finance administration, or government financial operations.
- Familiarity with TechnologyOne or similar financial management systems is highly desirable.
- Strong stakeholder engagement abilities, including experience liaising with creditors and internal teams.
- Understanding of financial governance, compliance frameworks, and reporting obligations.
- Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to adapt within a energetic working environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial processing.
ELIGIBILITY
- Security Clearance: A Baseline Vetting security clearance is required for this position.
Apply now or contact Simmone Priest on at SOS Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this role will close on Monday 24th November 2025. If your application is received after this date, we’ll be happy to keep your CV on file for similar opportunities that may come up. We encourage you to apply, even if the closing date has passed.
SOS Recruitment is committed to the principles of workplace diversity and equity in employment and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, women, people with family responsibilities, people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs and LGBTIQ people.
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