Work options: Hybrid Can work for up to 2 days from home We currently have an exciting new opportunity for strong and experienced Accounts Receivable and Payable Officer to join our Finance team. The Accounts Receivable and Payable Officer supports Australia Pacific Airports Melbourne (APAM) by delivering accurate, timely and customer focused accounts receivable and accounts payable services, while maintaining strong financial controls. Reporting to the Finance Operations Team Leader, the role is responsible for the end to end management of key transactional finance activities across receipting, debtor management and billing, as well as invoice processing, vendor set up and payment processing. The role flexes across accounts receivable and accounts payable to meet weekly priorities - indicatively around three days accounts receivable and two days accounts payable, with flexibility to adjust based on business needs, deadlines and month end requirements. The role serves our business units, particularly business unit administrators and works alongside the Financial Control team’s accounting and tax streams to support timely reporting, compliance and continuous improvement. Explore how we are thinking big with exciting projects like the Third Runway, state-of-the-art terminals, and thriving business park developments. You can also learn more about life at Melbourne Airport – our culture, values, and what makes us unique at https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/corporate/our-culture-and-values. Join us in shaping the future of aviation as we propel Melbourne Airport towards becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination. Key Responsibilities The role's duties and accountabilities include, but are not limited to: Accounts Payable Collect, receipt and accurately enter all debtor payments from multiple revenue streamsUpdate and maintain accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.g., disbursements, expenses, receipts)Reconcile receipts and customer accountsReconcile all debtors ledgers to the GL system in communication with the Senior Financial AccountantCompile data and prepare a variety of reports as requiredEnsure the reconciliation process is completed to meet month-end timelines and report delinquent accounts monthlyProactively manage overdue accounts and follow up on all overdue accountsLiaising with debtors and business unit heads managers to agree on retrieval approachesReport on all accounts in 60 and 90 days and escalate debtor issues to Senior Financial AccountantRecommend actions to resolve discrepancies and investigate any questionable dataAssist the financial accountant by reporting any potential or actual material bad debts or late payments to assist in cash flow management and forecastingProcess one-off billables and credits as necessaryAssist in the processing of monthly billing for various department Accounts payable Receive, review, and verify invoices and payment requests for accuracy and completenessEnsure invoices comply with company policies and proceduresProcess and enter invoices into the accounting system, coding them to appropriate accountsPrepare and execute payments to vendors via checks, electronic transfers, or other methodsReconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies promptlyMaintain a schedule of payments and ensure all payments are made in a timely mannerEnsure all new vendors are established in Microsoft Dynamics 365 in line with APAM policies and approved in a timely mannerEstablish and maintain positive relationships with vendors and suppliersAddress and resolve any vendor inquiries or disputes regarding paymentsEnsure all supplier queries and requests are actioned on a timely basisUpdate vendor records and ensure accuracy in the vendor databaseEnsure all accounts receivable and accounts payable tasks are completed to meet the finance month end schedule The Successful Candidate Will Have Experience of working in a corporate environment in a medium to large sized organisationMinimum of 2 years’ experience in an accounts receivable, accounts payable or similar roleExperience working across both accounts receivable and accounts payable is desirable but not essential, a proactive attitude and willingness to learn are criticalIntermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint)Proficiency in accounting systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365)Understanding of accounts receivable and accounts payable processes and internal controlsDemonstrated ability to meet deadlines and month end timelines with strong organisation and time managementStrong attention to detail and commitment to accuracyExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external customers or vendorsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsNaturally proactive, adaptable and solutions focused, able to work across changing priorities and resolve issues at the sourceTeam player who is responsive and can adapt to changing circumstances and work under pressure to meet deadlinesStrong systems capabilities including understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (desirable but not essential)Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Powerpoint expertiseCustomer service mindset with the ability to build trust with business units, vendors and debtor customersProblem solving approach, able to investigate variances, identify root causes and propose practical solutionsAbility to manage competing priorities and flex effort across accounts receivable and accounts payable week to weekContinuous improvement mindset, confident suggesting process and reporting enhancements We understand that not everyone will feel they meet all of these 100%. However, if you feel you have the attitude and aptitude to grow within our team, we invite you to apply and have a conversation with us about this position. About The Company Melbourne Airport (Australia Pacific Airports Corporation) is proud to be one of Australia's premier transport hubs and Victoria's gateway to the world, connecting us to the global marketplace. We are committed to creating connections that matter and enhancing the traveller experience across every aspect of our organisation to deliver our vision of becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination. Currently, in an exciting phase of change, we are delivering rewarding career opportunities, making Melbourne Airport a dynamic and fast-paced place to work for our people. APAC is a majority Australian-owned private company that also operates Launceston Airport, the tourism gateway to Tasmania and an industry multi-award-winning airport. Culture And Values By joining the team at Melbourne Airport, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on our people and their development. Our vision is to become Australia's favourite Airport destination and our people are paramount to achieving this success. We provide a supportive environment, with values that encourage all of our employees to Be You, Think Big, Own it and Work Together. Benefits Free access to Higher State, our state-of-the-art Fitness Club & Wellness Hub at Novotel & ibis Styles Airport hotel.Airport car parking 24 hours/365 days a year for both business and personal useHybrid flexible working arrangementsAirport Holiday, an additional day of leaveWellness Day, a further additional day of leaveDiscounted onsite childcare at Creative Garden Early LearningMental health and well-being initiatives, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Long-term career and professional development opportunitiesActive social culture and participation in a range of social impact days and activitiesSignature Experiences including an airfield family dayAccess to an employee benefits scheme including access to corporate rates and airport retailer discounts (including SkyBus) APAC is committed to weaving Diversity into our DNA. We believe that Diversity and Inclusion will help us realise our greatest potential as a company, and maximise the potential of all our team members. We strive to create a culture where our team members understand that each individual is unique and that embracing diversity makes us more flexible, productive, and creative. APAC provides equal opportunity and advancement in employment regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, cultural background, caring responsibilities, disability or socioeconomic background. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our workplace values of Being You, Thinking Big, Owning It and Working Together.