Accounts Payable Specialist

About MEGT 

 
MEGT is an Australian not-for-profit business which has created great job outcomes for more than one million Australians since 1982 

 
Our purpose is to inspire people and enable businesses and communities to create employment solutions that change lives for the better. People are the foundation of our business and the reason we do what we do. We know that investing in people is what grows our business and are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work.  

MEGT is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and Child Safe Organisation. We have a culture that values safety, diversity, and inclusion and encourage all applicants, including minorities, genders, protected veterans, First Nations People and individuals with disability to find their ME with MEGT. You can read more about MEGT and our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace here https://www.megt.com.au/about-us 

The MEGT Difference 

 
At MEGT as a Great Place to Work, we understand the importance of work life balance and offer meaningful benefits to support you and your career at MEGT: 

• Flexible working arrangements
• We offer 14 weeks paid parental leave and continued support through our partnership with Circle In  
• Generous leave entitlements including 3 days paid close down leave over Christmas  
• Opportunity to buy additional annual leave or cash out annual leave  
• Access to salary packaging options 
• Inclusive, supported and continuous growth development through study support   
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and family members  
• Retail and entertainment discounts across leading brands 
• Pro-rata long service leave after seven years 

The Opportunity 

Based from our Ringwood office and reporting to the Financial Controller, this is a key role within the MEGT Finance Division.  The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible of all aspects of our company’s supplier invoices, seeking required approvals, timely and accurate processing of all invoices received for payment and to undertake the payment of all creditors in a timely manner. The focus of the role is to efficiently manage the end-to-end activities associated with the Accounts Payable function whilst providing a professional and specialised service to all stakeholders.

Other responsibilities include:

• Manage Account Payable team
• Analyse, prioritise, code, and process bills and invoices, ensuring vendor expectations are managed.
• Manage timely payments for internal vouchers and expenses.
• Maintain accurate records and control reports for accounts.
• Respond to inquiries from vendors, suppliers, and employees, resolving discrepancies.
• Manage the aging of the payable process.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming supplier invoices, ensuring compliance with policies before processing payments.
• Ensure accurate expense allocation according to MEGT financial reporting.
• Process all supplier invoices accurately and timely.
• Ensure timely payment of invoices in line with commercial terms using MEGT's banking platform.
• Continuously review procedures to maintain best practices and keep AP processes up to date.
• Perform delegated tasks from the Financial Controller or Senior Financial Accountant.
• Review and approve employee expense reimbursements.
• Reconcile creditor statements and settle disputes with suppliers.
• Manage relationships with suppliers on behalf of the Finance Department.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.

About you 

This role involves collaborating with the Finance team, providing guidance to administration staff, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. You will  have a strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement will be essential to your success, including:

• Experience in managing an Accounts Payable Team 
• Minimum 5 years experiencing managing the end-to-end Accounts Payable function (preferably in a large organisation) 
• Experience in implementing and utilising Purchase Order systems.  
• Spearhead a paperless invoice-processing environment 
• Ability to work as part of a team and within a large organisation is highly desirable. 
• Good numeracy attention to detail and accuracy skills 
• Practical knowledge of the requirements of the GST legislation. 
• Demonstrated practical knowledge of and experience in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel (preferably Advanced Excel skills) and ERPs. 
• Ability to deal with pressure and meeting deadlines  
• Passion for continuous improvement and learning to adapt to changing business conditions or situations  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that facilitate effective and professional communication with persons from varied backgrounds. 
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise own workload including the ability to manage conflicting work demands. 
• Capacity to work independently with limited supervision. 

MEGT is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm as we have zero tolerance of racism, discrimination, harm, or abuse. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which includes a National Police Check, State/Territory Working with Children Check, reference checks, verify your right to work in Australia and confirmation of qualifications. 

How to Apply 

We want to make finding your ME with MEGT accessible and inclusive.  

If you are interested in this opportunity and want to have a career at a Great Place to Work, we encourage you to submit your application by clicking the apply button. If you would prefer to apply in another format or mode, or require any assistance, additional support, or have questions about this role, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at ***********@megt.com.au or on 1300 634 863.