Overview
The Accounts Payable Officer plays a key role in managing the Group’s end-to-end accounts payable function. This includes processing creditor invoices, staff expenses via corporate credit card or personal claims, and supporting debtor invoice processing where required. The role also contributes to the Group’s goal of implementing a fully automated and standardised procure-to-pay solution. A core focus is ensuring timely and accurate payment of invoices, while maintaining solid financial controls. The Accounts Payable Officer will respond to enquiries from executives, senior management, colleagues, and external creditors regarding invoice payments, staff expense forms, and corporate credit card claims. They are also responsible for allocating expenses to the correct cost centres and ensuring all invoices are properly authorised prior to payment. The role involves maintaining the staff corporate credit card database and identifying opportunities to improve operational processes. By contributing to workflow efficiencies, the Accounts Payable Officer helps enhance the overall effectiveness and reliability of the accounts payable function across the Group. This is a 12 month max term contract.
Responsibilities
- Process creditor invoices and staff expenses via corporate credit card or personal claims.
- Support debtor invoice processing where required.
- Ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices and maintain strong financial controls.
- Respond to enquiries from executives, senior management, colleagues, and external creditors regarding payments and claims.
- Allocate expenses to the correct cost centres and ensure proper authorisation prior to payment.
- Maintain the staff corporate credit card database and identify opportunities to improve operational processes.
- Contribute to workflow efficiencies to enhance the accounts payable function across the Group.
About you
You bring a solid understanding of accounts payable operations, plus working knowledge of basic accounting principles and business processes. Experience with accounting systems such as SAP (highly regarded), Workday, or similar platforms, along with intermediate Excel skills, enables you to manage financial data efficiently. Prior exposure to reconciliations and resolving payment issues will be highly valued.
You’re confident working directly with staff across all levels, including executive management, and can communicate clearly and professionally. You can manage competing priorities and meet deadlines consistently, often with minimal supervision, demonstrating reliability and a strong work ethic. You are proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement, taking ownership of your work and contributing to positive team outcomes.
About Us
BOQ Group is a group of challenger brands with a purpose – to provide a genuine alternative to Australian financial services for customers and employees. Our brands include Bank of Queensland (BOQ), ME Bank, Virgin Money Australia, and BOQ Specialist. We share one goal – to build social capital through banking by creating trust with customers and supporting staff potential.
BOQ Group’s inclusive vision is to foster a workspace that values difference and reflects the communities we serve. Since 2021, BOQ Group has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). In 2023, we implemented an innovative Reconciliation Plan to promote inclusivity.
Our benefits package is designed to enhance well-being, provide financial security, and foster a sense of community and inclusion. Benefits include:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Discounted financial products
- Salary sacrificing options
- Paid parental leave with no minimum requirements
- Purchase additional annual leave
- Discounted private health insurance plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to employee network groups
- Pride in Diversity membership
How to Apply
To apply for this role at BOQ Group, follow the links or apply via our Careers Page. We are committed to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.
We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders and expressions, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. When you apply, you may share pronouns and request reasonable adjustments during the interview process. Background screening is required for employment to comply with Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act obligations, including identity, verification, references, criminal history, immigration, and qualification checks. Please no agency applications.
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Perks and benefits at BOQ Group: Flexible working arrangements, discounted financial products, salary sacrificing options, paid parental leave, the ability to purchase additional annual leave, discounted private health insurance, EAP, and more.
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📌 Accounts Payable Officer
🏢 Boq Group
📍 Melbourne