Senior Accounts Payable Officer

Reframe what’s possible as the Senior Accounts Payable Officer with Maxima. Use your accounting and leadership skills to manage the Accounts Payable function of the company, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments to vendors. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will work closely with internal departments and external vendors to ensure timely payments, resolve payment discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial records.

This position is permanent, full-time, based at our Hindmarsh head office and will have access to salary sacrifice up to $15,900 of your yearly income.

Some of the Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Manage the Accounts Payable process, including reviewing and processing invoices, monitoring payment deadlines, and reconciling Accounts Payable transactions
• Ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors, including reconciling invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and services, resolve issues, and negotiate favourable payment terms
• Management and oversight of purchase cards and associated processes
• Maintain accurate financial records, including reconciling Accounts Payable transactions, preparing reports and analysis, and providing input to the accounting team for month-end and year-end close
• Monitor and report on Accounts Payable performance, including identifying trends and areas for improvement, and implementing process improvements to streamline the Accounts Payable function
• Manage and develop Accounts Payable staff, including providing training and coaching, setting performance goals, and conducting performance evaluations
• Development and monitoring of relevant group finance policy

Skills and experience required:

To be successful in this role you will have strong interpersonal skills, with experience developing a team. Your communication skills will be second to none and you will have a high level of financial modelling skills. Coupled with your strong Accounts Payable skills, you will be resilient, results oriented and detail conscious with strong business acumen.

You will need;

• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable across mid to large firms, with at least 2 years in a senior role.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and standards, including accounting principles, tax laws, and reporting requirements.
• Experience managing, working with, and developing a team
• Previous experience with mid-tier ERP systems (Business Central, Dynamics, Epicor)
• Advanced skills in Microsoft packages, primarily MS Excel
• Tertiary qualifications in Commerce (desirable)
• Evidence of approved ATAGI COVID Vaccinations, or a valid exemption, as required from the relevant government health authority
• A current National Criminal History Record Check (Police Clearance) (or be willing to obtain one)
• A current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Check (or be willing to obtain one)

About Us

Maxima is a national, not-for-profit community-based organisation with vast experience providing employment and disability support services across Australia. We advocate for an inclusive and diverse workforce and support equal employment and learning opportunities for all Australians.

Over its 35-year history, Maxima has grown to support 70 communities across the nation - with our expanding footprint enabling a significant extension of services to new and existing clients and customers. Maxima’s scope includes Temporary and Permanent Recruitment, Apprenticeships and Traineeships, NDIS and Allied Health Services, First Nations Employment Services and Specialised Employment Services including DES, NDIS and employability training. Our combined offering is one of the most extensive not-for-profit recruitment, training and employment services in Australia, employing 480 staff nationally.

Maxima is driven by a desire to make a real difference and our staff are rewarded every day by the life-changing outcomes we create for our customers.

Culture and Benefits:

At Maxima we distinguish ourselves by offering a supportive working environment. Be welcomed into a culture of continuous improvement and endless learning opportunities.

• Salary sacrifice up to $15,900 of your yearly income
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Healthy lifestyle initiatives
• Continuous training and development
• Long term career development opportunities
• Volunteering leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• A community-focused team culture

How to Apply:

Click ‘Apply Now’ to complete our online application form and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter.

Maxima believes in the strength of a diverse workforce. We welcome applicants who have a disability, identify as First Nations, are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The life experiences of our employees help us build strong relationships with our customers and enables us to deliver services that benefit all members of our community. If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please call (1300 669 859) or email ***********@maxima.com.au and advise us of your preferred method of communication.