Part-Time Accounts Payable Officer

• Part-time Opportunity 21 hours per week Mon-Wed
• Convenient Rockdale location, close to public transport

• $48,336.54 per annum plus superannuation
   

  Our Team

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

About the Role

The City Performance directorate underpins the delivery of service excellence by providing expertise in financial services, governance and business technology.

Provide accurate, timely, compliant and transparent financial information, analysis and advice to support informed business decision making by the Executive, Leadership Team and other stakeholders.

• The role is responsible for maintaining accounts payable transactions, subsidiary ledger and reconciliations. 
  You can also expect to:
• Verify and process all invoices and credit notes in an accurate and timely manner and to ensure compliance with process, controls and GST legislation.
• Prepare weekly EFT and cheque payments and ensure the balance is reconciled against the ledger
• Maintain accurate records and reconcile accounts to their statements to ensure accurate and correct payments.
• Liaise with the Procurement team and business units on finance process and control rectification.
• Liaise with the Treasury Accountant to ensure sufficient funds are available to cover Council payments.
• We are looking for someone who has:
• Minimum Higher School Certificate or equivalent and/or relevant experience. 
• 2 years’ experience in accounts payable. 
   

Our Benefits and Culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy; 

• 3 additional days off between Christmas and New Year
• 15 days sick leave each year pro rata, including 2 Health & Wellbeing days
• Gym membership discounts
• Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents.

Apply now:

Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the job description.

Your application should include an up-to-date resume (max 3 pages) and a covering letter including your skills and experience (max 2 pages).

Applications must be submitted by email to: recruitment@bayside.nsw.gov.au with the subject line F25/9 – Part-Time Accounts Payable Officer.

Deadline: Tuesday 21 January 2025

Salary Range: $48,336.54 per annum plus superannuation

Enquiries: Shaekh Chowdhury Senior Financial Accountant at shaekh.chowdhury@bayside.nsw.gov.au
    
Background Checks: Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. 

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment.