Accounts Payable Officer
Manage payments and expenses for an organisation as part of a finance team.
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- What's it like to be an Accounts Payable Officer?
- How to become an Accounts Payable Officer
- Latest Accounts Payable Officer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Accounts Payable Officers
- Is Accounts Payable Officer the right role for you?
- Accounts Payable Officer role reviews
What's it like to be an Accounts Payable Officer?
An Accounts Payable Officer is responsible for finalising payments and managing expenses for items sold and services provided to customers or clients. They may also manage the payment cycle for employees of the organisation.
Tasks and duties
- Reviewing, processing, verifying and reconciling all payments and expenditures including payroll, invoices, superannuation and purchase orders.
- Preparing monthly financial reports and expense statements.
- Addressing and resolving financial queries from clients, suppliers and staff.
How to become an Accounts Payable Officer
While formal qualifications aren’t required to become an Accounts Payable Officer, a solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounting is needed. Employers may prefer individuals who have qualifications in a related field or those with several years experience in accounts payable.
- Gain experience in the field with an entry-level position or alternatively, undertake qualifications in finance or economics, accounting, business or commerce. This may be a course such as a Diploma of Accounting (FNS50217) or a Bachelor of Accounting.
- Investigate whether you also need skills in software such as MYOB and Xero.
- There are multiple opportunities for Accounts Payable Officers who wish to further their career, such as working up to senior or managerial roles or to an Assistant Accountant position.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Accounts Payable Officer employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Accounts Payable
Invoicing
Reconciliations
Invoice Processing
Purchase Orders
Accounting Software
Microsoft Excel
ERP Software
Accounting
Thoroughness
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Latest Accounts Payable Officer reviews
Jun 2025
My overall experience as an Accounts Payable Officer has been rewarding and growth-oriented, offering valuable insights into financial operations while sharpening my attention to detail, problem-solving, and time management skills.
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Professional Accounting
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationAccounting
The good thingsWorking in Accounts Payable gives you a strong foundation in finance and accounting. It’s a structured role where you develop attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving skills. You get ...
The challengesThe role can become stressful during peak periods like end-of-month or financial year-end when invoice volumes and deadlines increase. Dealing with invoice discrepancies, payment delays, and system er...
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May 2024
Starting a full-time contract and being extended gave me the opportunity to learn a lot from my coworkers. Overall, it was an amazing work experience!
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Accounting
ExperienceLess than a year
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationAccounting
The good thingsThe job provides a great opportunity to gain a solid foundation and understanding of the accounting industry.
The challengesI am restricted in my work and I would like to expand my knowledge. It would be great if I could improve myself.
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