Accounts Payable/Payroll Officer (Part-Time School Hours) - $40ph - $45ph + Super

Ad Brief

Flexible school-hour opportunity for an experienced AP professional. Predominantly Accounts Payable focused role with payroll support as required.

Standout Bullets

• Well-established education sector organisation with a collaborative and supportive finance team
• $40ph - $45ph + Super | Part-time school hours | 30.4 hours per week
• Five days per week with reduced daily hours | Business Central experience highly regarded

Job Description

Location: Strathfield

Salary Package: $40ph - $45ph + Super

Role Highlights: Fantastic opportunity to join a respected educational organisation in a hands-on Accounts Payable position offering genuine work-life balance. Working school hours across five days per week, this role is ideal for an experienced AP professional seeking flexibility while remaining engaged within a busy finance environment. Immediate start available with the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative and supportive team.

Role Overview

Reporting into the Finance team, this position will take ownership of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately, suppliers are paid on time and financial records are maintained to a high standard. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day AP activities including invoice processing, reconciliations, payment runs and supplier communications, while supporting month-end requirements as required.

The role is heavily focused on Accounts Payable; however, there will be opportunities to assist the Payroll team during busy periods, employee leave coverage or when additional support is needed. This position will play an important role in ensuring the smooth operation of the finance function while contributing to a positive team culture and maintaining strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable process from invoice receipt through to payment
• Perform invoice matching, coding and high-volume data entry
• Process weekly and monthly payment runs accurately and on time
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies
• Maintain vendor records and ensure data integrity across the system
• Respond to supplier queries and build positive working relationships
• Assist with month-end Accounts Payable reporting and reconciliations
• Support process improvement initiatives within the AP function
• Provide payroll administration support during peak periods and leave coverage
• Assist with payroll data maintenance, reconciliations and employee enquiries
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely invoice approvals
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation

Candidate Profile

You are an experienced Accounts Payable professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. You take pride in delivering accurate work, building strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, and ensuring deadlines are consistently met. Your proactive approach allows you to identify issues early and contribute positively to the broader finance team.

Ideally, you will bring previous experience within a high-volume Accounts Payable function, along with some exposure to payroll administration. Experience using Business Central will be highly regarded, while exposure to Micropay will be advantageous. Strong communication skills, sound organisational abilities and a willingness to assist where required will be key to your success in this position.

Company, Culture & Benefits

This respected educational organisation is recognised for fostering a supportive and inclusive working environment where employees are encouraged to contribute and collaborate. The finance team prides itself on maintaining high standards while promoting flexibility and work-life balance. This opportunity offers a stable temporary assignment within a professional environment that values teamwork, reliability and continuous improvement.

• Genuine school hours across five days per week
• Join a welcoming and collaborative finance team environment
• Attractive hourly rate of $40ph - $45ph + Super with an immediate start opportunity

Apply

If this sounds like you, please send your resume by clicking the "Apply" link below. The reference number for this role is JH78847. Please allow 3-5 working days for application processing. All applicants will receive feedback from us, either via email or telephone.