Payments Specialist (Accounts Payable)

05th May, 2025
Who are we?

Standards Australia (SA) is the peak standards development organisation in Australia, with a rich history that dates back to 1+22. Currently, we are undergoing a significant transformation and growth phase. In recent years, our workforce has doubled, and we now proudly employ over 300 professionals dedicated to helping shape Australia’s future and fulfilling our mission of empowering communities.

Our organisation brings experts together to create national and international standards that serve as essential guidelines for products and services, ultimately benefiting the Australian community. Our vision is to be a global leader in providing trusted solutions that improve life today and tomorrow.

About the role

Provide effective and efficient processing, verification, and reconciliation of the fortnightly payments to creditors. This includes independently managing the end-to-end Procurement to Payment cycle with a strong emphasis on continual process improvement. Additionally, the role encompasses month end tasks. The Payments Specialist will also assist with the implementation of new systems and the design of improved workflows. This role will also provide occasional support with payroll, as required.

What you’ll do

Being the first point of contact for all internal and external accounts payable queries
Processing of payments ensuring compliance to delegation of authority, coding, and approvals. Payments include creditors and remittances (e.g., taxes, SGC), including foreign currency payments and Recipient Created Tax Invoices (RCTIs)
Regular review of outstanding liabilities (i.e., Aged Creditor review)
Management of PO (Purchase Order) process
New supplier and change supplier process, including ABN review
Corporate credit card transactions using dedicated systems
Employee expense transactions including interface to payroll reimbursements
Management of bank balances and internal transfers
Prepare and post allocated month end journals
Prepare relevant balance sheet reconciliations
Provide timely and appropriate resolution to issues on consolidated invoicing
Support the payroll function, as required
About you
5+ years’ experience in Procure to Payment functions within a medium to large Australian organisation
Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Finance, Accounting
Experience with payroll and finance systems such as Employment Hero and Microsoft FO is an advantage
Proven involvement in finance-related process improvement projects, with a focus on automation, compliance, and efficiency gains
Exposure to payroll is advantageous
Culture Benefits

Standards Australia is proud to have been awarded the prestigious Employer of Choice Award for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024. This recognition highlights our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace and fostering a culture of excellence. Our iCARE values form the basis of all we do - Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Standards Australia proudly runs a Women in Technology program, acknowledging the importance of diversity in perspectives and thinking, and working to embed an inclusive and supportive environment for all.

Standards Australia offers many benefits such as flexibility with working from home, regular team events, additional personal/carer’s leave, continuous learning and career development opportunities. Our award-winning People Perks program includes the following great benefits:
Nine-day fortnight – enjoy every second Friday off
Growing Family Parental leave benefits – 16 weeks paid leave for primary carers, plus Superannuation contributions made on unpaid leave; 4 weeks paid leave for secondary carers
Workiversary rewards – your commitment and loyalty won’t go unrecognised!
Global working – do you have working rights in another country? Enjoy a few weeks of international working every year
Early access to long service leave – why wait 10 years for long service leave? 5 years sounds a lot better!
What's next?

If Standards Australia sounds like the place for you, please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability to this role. Eligible applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or have legal rights to work in Australia. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 15 business days of their application.

At Standards Australia, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering a working environment that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Our mission is to empower our communities, and in doing so, we strive to create an organisation that genuinely reflects and respects the diversity of the communities we serve; putting people at the heart of all we do. We welcome applications from people of all cultural and linguistic groups, people of all ages and genders, people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Should you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please contact recruitment@standards.org.au Read more