Role Description
Boomering is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join one of our valued Australian clients, a growing business that has rapidly developed from a small to medium-sized organisation. The initial focus of the role will be Accounts Payable, providing hands-on support across supplier invoices, credit card transactions, reconciliations, purchase orders, and financial administration. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced AP professional who enjoys working in a growing business environment, takes initiative, asks questions, and wants the opportunity to develop into broader accounting, administrative, and operational responsibilities over time.
Responsibilities as an Accounts Payable Officer
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Accounts Payable & Transaction Processing
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Process supplier invoices accurately and in accordance with company procedures.
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Check and verify supplier invoices and supporting documentation.
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Process and review credit card transactions.
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Perform regular credit card and account reconciliations.
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Assist with purchase order processing and related administration.
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Maintain accurate Accounts Payable records and supporting documentation.
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Perform financial data entry and maintain organised electronic records.
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Reconciliation & Issue Resolution
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Identify discrepancies, missing information, and transaction issues and escalate or clarify them appropriately.
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Review financial information carefully rather than simply processing transactions.
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Ask appropriate questions when information or processes are unclear.
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Support accurate and efficient AP processes across the business.
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Systems, Excel & Administration
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Learn and follow company procedures and workflows within MYOB Advanced.
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Use Microsoft Excel to sort, filter, combine, and review financial and transactional data.
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Use common Excel formulas and lookup functions to organise and analyse information.
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Communicate with internal team members regarding invoices, purchasing, payments, and related queries.
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Provide day-to-day financial and administrative support to the Australian team.
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Operational Support & Growth
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Work flexibly across accounting and administrative functions as business requirements evolve.
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Understand how Accounts Payable and purchasing activities connect with other departments.
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Proactively identify areas requiring clarification or potential process improvement.
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Take on additional accounting, administrative, and operational responsibilities as the position develops.
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Support the transition of appropriate administrative tasks from other team members as the role progresses.
Qualifications
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Approximately 2β3 years of relevant Accounts Payable, accounting, finance, or bookkeeping experience.
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Minimum 1 year of hands-on Accounts Payable experience supporting an Australian company.
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Strong practical understanding of Accounts Payable processes, including invoice entry, checking, and verification.
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Experience processing credit card transactions and performing reconciliations.
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Good understanding of purchase orders and how purchasing transactions flow through the accounting process.
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Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including sorting, filtering, lookup functions, common formulas, and working with large transaction datasets.
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Proficiency across Microsoft 365.
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Experience using accounting or financial software and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
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Experience with MYOB Advanced is highly regarded but not essential, as training will be provided.
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Relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is advantageous.
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Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
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High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
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Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently.
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Proactive and flexible mindset with the confidence to ask questions rather than simply follow a process without understanding it.
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Ability to identify issues, clarify information, and use initiative when processes are not fully defined.
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Comfortable working within a growing medium-sized business where responsibilities and processes may continue to evolve.
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Ability to communicate effectively and remain responsive while working with an Australian team.
Benefits
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Genuinely caring Leadership Team
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Competitive salary package
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Company-provided full set-up for desktop/laptop with a back-up internet
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Free pre-employment Medical Assessment (T&C apply)
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HMO on the first day of hire
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15 Vacation Leaves and 5 Sick Leaves
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Annual Performance Reviews
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Unlimited Employee Referral Incentives
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Employee Loan Facilities
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Social Clubs and Interest Workshops
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Company events where you get a chance to win amazing prizes and be rewarded for your outstanding performance
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Statutory Benefits: Maternity, Paternity and Solo Parent Leaves, Magna Carta for Women, Retirement Benefits, OT, and Premium Pay