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Accounts Payable Officer

Job Title: Accounts Payable Officer
Contract Type: Temporary/Contract Recruitment
Location: Newcastle
Specialisation:
Reference: 987855
Contact Name: Natalie Doolan
Contact Email: natalied@peoplefusion.com.au
Job Published: August 28, 2025 16:15

Job Description

  • Immediate start short-term role – step in ASAP for full handover and training

  • Keep AP running smoothly for leave cover until 2nd October  

  • Flexible hours + free parking onsite!

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to step into a busy, high-volume finance environment during a short-term leave period. This is a great opportunity to utilise your AP expertise, keep things running smoothly, and support a strong handover process with the incumbent.
  
Key Details

  • Start: ASAP to allow handover and training

  • Duration: Approx. 4 weeks (until early October 2025)

  • Location: Beresefield

  • Hours: Flexible 24–38 hours per week (preferably full-time hours due to volume)

  • Systems: Translogix (prior exposure desirable, but not essential if you’re a quick learner)

  • Team: Join a collaborative finance team within a large, established business


Responsibilities

  • Accurate and timely data entry of supplier invoices

  • Managing high-volume accounts with varying supplier demands

  • Ensuring AP is kept under control during a busy period of growth

  • Supporting end-of-month processing and ensuring deadlines are met

  
What We’re Looking For

  • Demonstrated accounts payable experience in a medium-to-large organisation

  • Strong attention to detail, speed and accuracy in data entry

  • Ability to manage fluctuating workloads and remain calm at peak times

  • Flexible approach to working hours and availability for the handover period

  
Why Apply?
  

This is a well-defined, short-term opportunity that will see you play a key role in ensuring AP continuity while the incumbent is on leave. You’ll receive a thorough handover (with overlap before 8 September 2025) and be supported by a team committed to setting you up for success.
  
Not quite the right fit? We’d still love to hear from you. Peoplefusion regularly supports clients with temporary finance opportunities across the Hunter and beyond – join our talent pool to be considered for upcoming roles.

Click APPLY now or contact Natalie Doolan on 02 4927 2035 or natalied@peoplefusion.com.au for a chat about what’s coming up.

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