Accounts Payable and Receivable Officer, Finance
Sydney (Broadway) or Fremantle (WA) campus
Full-time opportunity, Fixed term contract (6 months)
* Friendly and collaborative environment
* Rewarding opportunity
* $80,208 pa (level 4 - Sydney % superannuation
* $73,993 pa (level 4 - Fremantle % superannuation
About the university
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.
About the office
The Finance Office plays an integral role in the success of the University ensuring responsible stewardship through financial performance and strategic procurement, with a view to financial sustainability and growth.
About the role
The Accounts Payable and Receivable Officer is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of non‑student‑related invoices and expense management, using PeopleSoft Finance and related systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Process non‑student‑related invoices and expense management reports accurately and in accordance with established policies and procedures, ensuring high‑quality customer service.
* Manage relevant email inboxes daily, responding to queries regarding policies, procedures, systems, and guidelines in a timely and helpful manner.
* Resolve outstanding issues promptly by taking appropriate action and maintaining accurate records to ensure transparency for all stakeholders.
* Recover outstanding invoices efficiently and within required timeframes.
* Proactively identify and contribute to process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of processing, billing, and expense management, while maintaining quality standards and improving service delivery.
* Ensure all relevant records, including customer details, are created, updated, and maintained accurately.
Qualifications, skills & experience
* Completion of a diploma‑level qualification, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.
* Demonstrated experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or Expense Management functions within a medium to large organization, with exposure to high‑volume processing and multiple customers.
* Proven ability to meet processing targets, manage competing priorities, and organize daily work activities to ensure deadlines and service level requirements are achieved.
* Highly developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
* Strong attention to detail with a proven record of preparing high‑quality documentation accurately, complemented by excellent customer service skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.
* Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office (particularly Excel) and experience using finance information systems, preferably PeopleSoft, with the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of departmental procedures to support administrative functions.
Benefits
* Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth
* Generous training and development opportunities
* Friendly and collaborative working environment
How to apply
Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Applications closing date: 6 February 2026
For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame
Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.
Contact us
Please direct your queries regarding this role to Haritha Garlapati,
Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.