Accounts Payable Officer

1 x Temporary Part-Time (until 30 August 2025) - 21 hours, 3 days per week

Salary: $73,210.10 to $80,062.26 plus 11.5% superannuation 

About Us:

Liverpool is a vibrant city that lies in the heart of Greater Western Sydney.    Working with Liverpool City Council offers a wealth of professional opportunities as we are on an exciting journey to become Sydney’s third CBD and one of the fastest growing regions over the next decade. 

With the construction of Western Sydney Airport and the development of Liverpool`s city center as an innovative health, education, and lifestyle precinct, there has never been a more exciting time to work in Liverpool City. Liverpool is experiencing significant growth from urban release development and from redevelopment in established areas as it continues to provide outstanding levels of service to its wonderfully diverse community.

About the Role:

As an Accounts Payable Officer, you will be coordinating with a client group of Directors, Managers, Coordinators and support administration staff to efficiently operate Accounts Payable function.

Proactively working with vendors and Council staff to resolve outstanding payment matters including reconciling monthly statements. Build productive relationship with key stakeholders including suppliers to meet Council’s payment obligations. Engage and provide expert advice, coach and partner with nominated client groups on supplier invoicing and payment related matters.

About You: 

• Certificate/ Diploma level qualification in Accounting or Equivalent
• Accounts payable experience in a medium to large organisation
• Demonstrated ability to deal with high volume transaction process and complex financial information
• Demonstrated experience using large financial information systems
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Accounts Payable function and related procedures

Benefits of working with us:

• Salary will be dependent on the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.
• Flexible working arrangements, including working from home and various council offices.
• Ability to accrue up to 2 days of flexitime leave per month, which equates to up to 24 days per year (Note: this is in addition to 4 weeks of annual leave per year).
• Health and wellbeing benefits including 2 Health and Wellbeing Leave and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Free parking is available nearby, with subsidised parking also on offer.
• Access to a Fitness Passport membership

For further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at billas@liverpool.nsw.gov.au 

How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

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We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For Temporary positions, you need a visa that gives you permission to work in Australia.