Accounts Officer Local Government Procurement location Sydney.

Working conditions include Full-time (38 hours per week). Hybrid and flexible work environment. Modern office in Sydney CBD, a 3-minute walk to Wynyard station.

About the role this newly created role of Accounts Officer supports LGP and works closely with Local Government NSW to undertake all aspects of accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes. In addition, the role will undertake payroll processing functions.

Main duties and responsibilities process and issue AR invoices and credit notes. Process AP supplier invoices and payments. Process employee information into the payroll system. Undertake supplier statement reconciliations. Follow up overdue debtors. Provide a timely and high-level of customer service to clients.

Skills and Experience in an AR or AP role, or general accounting experience. Experience and good knowledge of accounting systems and bookkeeping practices. Minimum Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or Accounting. Effective communication skills, including sound oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills.

Good analytical and organisational skills with strong attention to detail. Proactive and self-directed; the ability to establish work priorities, and work autonomously, with strong attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent time management skills, with a capacity to meet competing priorities and achieve deadlines. Problem solving and customer service skills. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel, Word and Outlook, at an intermediate level.

About the company Local Government Procurement (LGP) is a private company established by Local Government NSW (LGNSW) to provide councils and customers with a coordinated, professional approach to procurement. The organisation works closely with councils and customers to meet their procurement needs and forges sound business relationships with the suppliers of goods and services to councils and customers ensuring that all parties in the procurement and supply functions are working successfully and cohesively with a common aim of achieving best practice.

The services provided by LGP includes the provision of a portfolio of local government specific contracts which councils and customers can utilise without having to tender in their own right. The organisation also provides extensive consulting and tendering services to councils and practical and relevant procurement related training.

The organisation is a medium size business with a very high business ethic. A flexible place to work, with modern facilities and equipment, LGP is seeking the best quality staff in their chosen field.

Benefits and culture LGP is a medium size business with a very high business ethic. A flexible place to work, with modern facilities and equipment. LGP is seeking the best quality staff in their chosen field.