ACCOUNTS PAYABLE OFFICER
• Permanent Part time – 27.5 hours per week
• 5.5 hours per day Monday – Friday
• Flexible work hours within standard business hours
• Based in Kensington with free onsite parking
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Accounts Payable Officer has overall responsibility of the Accounts Payable function and Purchasing, contributing to financial reporting through the completion of various monthly finance functions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the accounts payable function with support from the Finance team, ensuring accurate and timely invoice entry, the preparation of weekly and ad hoc bank payments
- Reconcile supplier statements, investigate and resolve discrepancies or queries in a timely manner.
- Maintain the creditors subledger within the finance system, including preparation of all end-of-month reports and reconciliations.
- Manage and coordinate purchasing requests, processing all submitted purchase quotes. This will include converting purchase quotes to purchase orders and liaising with vendors and using the corporate credit card to make adhoc credit card purchases submitted via purchase quotes.
- Support the preparation and delivery of documentation for the annual audit, and any other required reporting.
ABOUT YOU
As the successful candidate, you will have:
- Relevant qualification in Accounting or bookkeeping.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar finance role, with a focus on accounts payable transactional processing.
- Sound knowledge of accounting principles, particularly accounts payable, general ledger, and month-end processes.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience with financial software systems.
- Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in data entry and reconciliation tasks.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer service mindset.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- A collaborative and proactive team player with a positive and professional attitude.
Desirable
- Experience with fleet administration or coordination.
- Previous exposure to external audit processes or audit sample preparation.
- Experience working in a not-for-profit, healthcare, or community services environment.
Role requirements
- Able to work across other Ngala sites as required.
- Possession of a current National Police Clearance.
- Possession of a current WA driver’s licence.
As part of our commitment to being a Child Safe organisation, successful candidates are required to provide their Immunisation History Statement. While immunisations are highly encouraged, they are not mandatory. This information will help us assess and implement appropriate safety measures for everyone.
WHY JOIN US
We offer more than just a job, we offer a place where you can grow, lead, and contribute to real change.
- Salary Packaging benefits to increase take home pay
- Discounted Private Healthcare
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Ability to purchase additional annual leave of up to 2 weeks
- Refer a Friend Program ($500 for the referrer and $500 for the friend)
- Kensington location with free onsite parking
If you are an experienced and talented professional looking to create and imprint your personal and professional mark with Ngala, we would love to hear from you!
HOW TO APPLY
Applications will close 5pm Wednesday 29 July 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately and at our discretion, this job posting may be extended or removed earlier. We encourage you to submit your application promptly.
Click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts to submit your CV and cover letter outlining the skills and experience you can bring to the role.
Please direct any enquiries to Jess Papiah, Manager Finance, jpapiah@ngala.com.au.
ABOUT US
Ngala has been operating in Western Australia for over 130 years and today we deliver a range of services and programs that supports parents, families, and communities to enhance the wellbeing and development of children and young people. We believe when parents and families are confident and communities are strong, safe, and healthy, children and young people will achieve their full potential.
This is underpinned by our core values of Human Connection, Integrity, Fairness and Creativity.
CULTURE
Ngala is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse background, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and people with a disability.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where our programs and services operate and pay our respects to Elders past and present in the spirit of reconciliation. We acknowledge the importance of children being raised with connection to culture, community and family.
To find out more about Ngala, visit www.ngala.com.au
