finance administrator - accounts payable.

• Paying $112,492 + super
• Based in either North Melbourne or Geelong sites with WFH flex provided
• 6 month fixed term assignment with possible extension

About the Role

Our client is a well known Victorian State Government agency. They are currently seeking a Finance Administrator to come in and work from their North Melbourne OR Geelong site on a 6 month contract assignment with possible extensions.

Candidates for this role must have previous experience in an Accounts Payable role, coupled with experience with Technology One finance system.

As the Finance Administrator you will Assist in the provision of an efficient and effective financial operations service with respect to the processing of accounts for payment, the maintenance of the Finance system (Technology One) and motor vehicle fleet management

Key responsibilities will include:

• Accounts Payable Processing & Compliance: Accurately record and process all ATO tax-compliant invoices, manage the GST component correctly, follow up on unapproved invoices and documentation, and resolve disputes with creditors and departments.
• Payment Execution & Fraud Mitigation: Prepare and process timely EFT payments (including international) for approved expenditure and employee reimbursements in line with financial delegations, and actively manage vendor authentication (including using the EFTsure portal) to prevent incorrect or fraudulent payments.
• Creditor Management & Reconciliation: Reconcile creditor statements against corporate records and effectively liaise with creditors to obtain information, resolve unpaid account discrepancies, and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Finance Systems Administration: Maintain the finance system (including controls and procedures), manage user access (on/off-boarding and quarterly reporting), and provide timely training and support to system users.
• Fleet Management: Administer the corporate vehicle fleet according to state policy, manage associated budgets, forecasts, and reporting, and oversee toll road/fuel card accounts and motor vehicle insurance claims.
• OH&S (Occupational Health and Safety) Integration: Identify, assess, and control OH&S risks for staff, visitors, and contractors, ensure safe documented work systems are followed, and lead by example in integrating OH&S management into all aspects of department operations.

About You

You will be an experienced Finance Administrator in Accounts Payable, with proven experience and reliability in previous positions.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Significant previous experience in an Accounts Payable role.
• Experience with PV’s finance system (Technology One).
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of financial systems and policies and procedures relating to Accounts Payable.

What’s in it for you?
Working as a contractor with Randstad comes with many benefits including:

• Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
• 3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
• Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
• Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services

If this is of interest, please send your CV along with a cover letter to jack.coleman@randstad.com.au

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.