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* Please ensure to include a copy of your resume, cover letter and your key selection criteria responses with your application.
About the role
The Accounts Payable Officer is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments. The focus of this position is on end-to-end accounts payable delivery.
In this role you will ensure the business is well regarded through the continuous promotion of outstanding customer service with all of North East Water's internal and external stakeholders.
This role is a full-time opportunity, including a monthly RDO and flexible work options.
Day-to-day duties:
* Responsible for the preparation and processing of weekly payments to suppliers.
* Processing a high volume of supplier invoices per week) including data entry, coding and ensuring approval of invoices.
* Coordinating the accounts email inbox, ensuring timely responses to emails and responding to phone enquiries as required.
* Supporting staff with purchase orders to ensure they are completed and can be matched to invoices.
* Reconciling supplier statements monthly.
* Maintaining accurate records and payment details for suppliers.
* Preparing the end of month accounts payable process.
* Contributing to continuous improvement of the accounts payable process.
* Maintaining a working knowledge and understanding of the current Australian Government Taxation laws surrounding GST in relation to the Accounts Payable function.
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Key Selection Criteria
1. Demonstrated experience in an accounts payable role processing a high volume of invoices.
2. Understanding of 3-way invoice matching.
3. High level of attention to detail and accurate data entry skills to ensure the integrity of data is correct.
4. High level communication skills with experience responding to suppliers and other stakeholder enquiries.
5. Experience in preparing and processing payment runs and reconciling supplier statements.
6. Knowledge and understanding of the current Australian Government Taxation laws surrounding GST (Goods and Services Tax) in relation to accounts payable.
Working at North East Water
North East Water is a leader in a unique and rewarding industry. This is thanks to our team who makes sure we exceed the expectations of our customers and communities. We're committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment, and offer a range of benefits to our people, including:
* Our state-of-the-art regional headquarters (with our fabulous atrium),
* Getting out and about in the beautiful north east region,
* Great work-life balance with a range of flexible working arrangements,
* Professional development through on-the-job and external training, leadership development programs, study assistance, mentoring and secondment opportunities,
* Annual salary increases and superannuation,
* Wide variety of leave types including 1 paid day off per month to use as you choose and paid parental leave,
* Health and wellbeing activities,
* 24/7 wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP),
* Social club,
* Bring your dog to work,
* plus much, much more
Position Information
* An attractive salary range of $65,028 to $75,160 plus 12% superannuation, depending on skills and experience.
* This is a full time, ongoing position.
* Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including a police check and/or pre-employment medical and functional testing where applicable.
* Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
Have questions? Get in touch
Please do not hesitate to contact Melissa Pricsina, Accounting Coordinator on or our People & Culture team via email
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* For your application to be considered, please apply via our website
Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 1 February 2026.