• Full-time Ongoing position available, based at our Little Collins St office
• Provide support for AMES Australia’s outgoing financial obligations
• Annual salary is $70,561 + 12% super
• Other benefits include:
  • Regular performance feedback and performance review process
  • Supportive environment and caring work culture with work/life balance
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Salary packaging (Full FBT employer) including: superannuation, Novated Leases, laptops, mobile phones, professional development, subscriptions and memberships, and briefcases
  • Flare Employee Discounts Program
  • 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About the role:

The purpose of the Accounts Payable Officer is to provide support for AMES Australia’s outgoing financial obligations, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payments to suppliers, clients, and staff.

To be considered for this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following key selection criteria:

• Minimum of Diploma in Finance or related field AND
• At least 3 years of demonstrated experience in an Accounts Payable or financial processing role
• Sound knowledge of accounting procedures within an accounts payable environment, including reconciliations, compliance, and financial controls
• Strong technical skills: advanced data entry, use of financial/ERP systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
• Well-developed organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy under pressure
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer service orientation and ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Commitment to continuous improvement, process efficiency, and upholding AMES Australia’s values of integrity, reliability, teamwork, and professionalism
• Knowledge of government accounting procedures would be highly regarded
• Experience using Finance One Accounting system is highly regarded
• Familiarity with AMES Australia finance systems and processes is highly regarded

Applications for this position will be accepted up to 6 PM on Friday 31 October 2025, however interviews and/or other selection processes will commence as suitable applications are received.

To apply for this position please submit:

• Your current resume
• Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined above

About us

AMES Australia is a statutory authority which specialises in the delivery of education, training, employment, settlement and community services to a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) client base.

AMES Australia is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

AMES Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.  Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory police check and provision of a current Working with Children Check (where required for position).

AMES Australia's Values include: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, Human Rights