Accounts Payable Officer in Brisbane

Are you looking to launch your career in accounting or finance? Join our Corporate Accounts Payable team at Flight Centre Travel Group and play a key role in ensuring timely and accurate payments to our valued suppliers. This entry-level position is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a reputable global organisation, with a 12-month contract to help you gain valuable hands-on experience.

What your day will involve:

• Reviewing and processing supplier invoices with accuracy and efficiency.
• Following up with hotels for statements and invoicing clients within agreed service level agreements.
• Assisting operational teams and suppliers by resolving queries professionally and promptly.
• Collaborating closely with the broader finance team to ensure compliance with accounts payable procedures.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date supplier information within the Accounts Payable system.
• Managing and overseeing the complete accounts payable process to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Communicating effectively across divisions, with senior management, and with external vendors.

Your skills and experience include:

• Fundamental accounting and numerical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a strong emphasis on Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational abilities, and effective time management.
• Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Clear understanding of financial concepts and documentation.
• Well-developed customer service skills to maintain strong supplier and partner relationships.
• Travel industry knowledge and prior accounts payable or procure-to-pay experience are advantageous.
• Qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce are desirable but not mandatory.

What you'll Enjoy:

• Culture: you will be employed by an inclusive company that offers a team culture like no other in the industry.
• Our People: FCTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.
• Development: Individualised Learning & Development pathway options; Access to 'LinkedIn Learning' for ongoing skills development: over 24,500 courses in over 20 languages.
• Exclusive Staff Discounts: Accessible via our employee-only portal with 350+ of Australia's leading retailers, health and wellness discounts, financial planning advice, employee share plan and more.
• Travel Discounts: Including family and friends - flights, hotels, tours, cruises, travel insurance and more.
• Brightness of Future: Career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses across the globe - we promote from within.
• Corporate Health Discounts: Access exclusive discounts on health insurance plans for you and your family with our partner, BUPA, access to internal gym.
• Mental Health: Support and Employee Assistance Program for staff and family.
• Social: Regular awards nights, social team-building and industry events, with the opportunity to attend global conferences.
• Giving Back: Corporate Social Responsibility program supporting nominated charities through Workplace Giving, volunteering and fundraising; paid parental and volunteer leave.
• Sustainability: The protection of our environment is essential to the future of tourism, as a leading travel group, we have made efforts to affect positive change to the environment.
• Be part of a workplace committed to reconciliation through our Reconciliation Action Plan - we proudly support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inclusion, cultural safety, and dedicated cultural leave.