Brisbane Youth Service (BYS) has worked with young people (aged 12 to 25 years) and young families experiencing or at risk of homelessness since 1977.

A leader in the community services industry, BYS provides housing, physical and mental health services, as well as specialist programs for young women and young families, to assist them to overcome challenges and achieve life goals. BYS uses a client-centred, strengths-based practice approach when working with young people.

Find out more at: brisyouth.org.

Are you seeking a role with a values-driven for purpose organisation where you can support young people in our community? Are you an Accounts Payable Officer seeking a new role to contribute to the community? Play a key role in the financial operations of a well-respected youth service organisation supporting at-risk young people.

The Full-Time position of Accounts Payable Officer supports our mission by undertaking a wide range of financial processes including assisting with accounts payable, credit card reconciliations and assisting with end of month procedures.

You’ll be a great candidate for this role if you have:

• A relevant qualification in Accounting or Finance Services; this role may suit a recent graduate or relevant bookkeeping experience,
• Minimum 2-years’ experience in: Accounts Payable, including processing bills and payment runs; processing credit card transactions; reconciling supplier statements; reconciling bank accounts and credit cards and classifying transactions to chart of accounts and cost centres
• Excellent attention to detail with demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records
• Demonstrated experience in using accounting software [Xero] and intermediate knowledge of MS Excel
• Consultative and collaborative working attitude who works well in a team environment with the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, including non-financial managers
• Sound organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously

Given the work that we do there will be few non-negotiable requirements. You’ll need to be able to have, or obtain prior to commencement:

• Working with Children Suitability Card [Blue Card].
• National Police Check clearance.
• Evidence of vaccination, immunity, or medical exemption for the following preventable diseases - Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella [Chicken Pox]; Pertussis [Whooping Cough]; and COVID-19.

Our people enjoy benefits including salary packaging, flexible working arrangements, and additional annual leave per year (depending on your role).

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. So, even if you don’t think you quite meet all of the skills listed or tick all the boxes, we’d still love to hear from you!

If this sounds interesting, submit your cover letter telling us why you are the right person for this role, along with your resume. If you would like to discuss this position further, please contact BYS directly on 3620 2400 or via [email protected], using the subject line: Accounts Payable Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.