Accounts Payable

Finance | Permanent part-time (3 days per week, 46 hours per fortnight) 

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a customer-focused finance professional who enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to continuous improvement.

Why Join Brightwater

At Brightwater, we value diversity, inclusion and the unique experiences our people bring to work each day. We offer a supportive team environment, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to contribute to meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of others.

Brightwater can offer you:

• A lucrative base salary plus super and the ability to salary package up to $18,550 annually, meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your take-home pay
• Our unique staff benefits program, including access to BrightwaterPlus which gives you discounts with over 370 retailers and heavily discounted gym membership with access to 65 facilities across Perth
• State of the art working space with an onsite café, free parking and staff gym!
• Hybrid working options, promoting a healthy work life balance

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for the timely and accurate processing of accounts payable transactions while providing outstanding support to internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Processing purchase orders, invoices, credit notes and payment adjustments
• Managing supplier queries and resolving account issues promptly
• Preparing and processing EFT and cheque payment runs
• Reconciling creditor statements and following up outstanding items
• Reconciling the Accounts Payable subledger to the General Ledger monthly
• Maintaining accurate records and filing systems
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the Accounts Payable function
• Building effective working relationships across the organisation and with external suppliers

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or similar finance role
• Relevant qualifications or substantial equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of accounts payable principles and processes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Advanced computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
• A proactive approach, strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

Desirable

• Experience within aged care, healthcare or a service-based organisation
• Knowledge of Epicor or similar ERP/accounting systems

You will also need:

• A satisfactory National Police Clearance obtained in the last 12 months

About Brightwater:

With a track record that dates back to 1901, care is at our core. We stand beside our clients during times of personal change, using experience and understanding to be the support they need. We are ready for the complexities that come with ageing and disability, including dementia, Huntington’s disease and acquired brain injury.

If you are passionate about working at a place where people are guided to create new opportunities for themselves, where people who thought they’d no longer be able to grow, are growing in new and different ways, and where people are enjoying life, making decisions and building new relationships – a place where people can pursue the dignity of independence, then submit your application, along with a cover letter, through Brightwater's online portal by COB 30 July 2026. Shortlisting will begin immediately. Please note that Brightwater reserves the right to close the advert prior to this date.

Please read the attached job description for more information on the role, including a full list of duties and selection criteria.

For Further enquiries, please contact Zach Ooi @ 0429088113 or email [email protected]  for a confidential chat.

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