Role: Accounts Payable OfficerLocation: Northern suburbs, MelbourneContract: 7 week contract Hourly Rate: $43 per hour + superStart Date: June 2025Randstad is proud to be partnering with a well-regarded Local Government organisation in Melbourne's northern suburbs to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Officer for a short-term contract.
This is a great opportunity to step into a busy and supportive finance team and contribute to the efficient delivery of payment services across the organisation.About the RoleThis position is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and supplier account management.
The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, confident working across finance systems, and capable of handling vendor queries and internal stakeholder engagement in a professional and efficient manner.Key ResponsibilitiesProcess supplier invoices and ensure accuracy and compliance with council policies and GST legislationPrepare and administer weekly and monthly EFT payment runs, including control reports and authorisation checksReconcile supplier statements and investigate any outstanding itemsMonitor the Accounts Payable mailbox and respond to queries in a timely mannerMaintain up-to-date supplier data in the finance system (NAV) in collaboration with procurementSupport vendors with payment and invoice queriesEnsure complete and accurate records are maintained in the Council's electronic document systemContribute to continuous improvement of AP processes and data integrityAbout YouPrevious experience in a high-volume Accounts Payable role, ideally within local government or a large organisationStrong attention to detail and time management skillsExcellent communication skills and customer service focusSound knowledge of Accounts Payable systems and processes, including electronic funds transfer (EFT)Experience using financial systems (NAV experience highly regarded)Confident working independently as well as part of a teamFamiliarity with GST requirements and financial coding standardsWhy Join as a Randstad Contractor?Weekly pay cycleDedicated support from your Randstad consultantAccess to our contractor benefits platform with discounts on retail, wellbeing, and moreOpportunity to contribute to local community servicesWhat Next?If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your CV via the Apply button.This is a short-term contract – applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may occur before the closing date.Only successful candidates will be contacted.At Randstad, we value diversity and inclusion and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.