Accounts Payable Officer

About the role

Perigon Group is a purpose‑driven organisation delivering affordable housing and strengthening communities. The Finance team is looking for an Accounts Payable Officer to manage supplier payments and support broader finance operations, reporting to the Financial Controller.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the end‑to‑end accounts payable process, ensuring invoices are accurately posted to the general ledger.
• Prepare month‑end journal entries, including accruals and pre‑payments.
• Review and process employee expenses and tenant reimbursements.
• Maintain up‑to‑date supplier records in the accounting system.
• Assist with statutory reporting such as Business Activity Statements (BAS).
• Support finance audit and reporting requirements.
• Provide timely assistance to internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Participate in an accounts payable system transformation project, including user acceptance testing.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and relevant legislation.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in an accounts payable role.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Effective organisational and time‑management skills.

Required skills

• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using ERP systems, preferably SAP Business One.