Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant (Job Share Opportunity)

• Part Time Job Share Opportunity
• Approximately 22.5 hours per week
• 1 day work from home arrangement
• Brisbane CBD location
• Supportive and fun team culture

Are you a detail-oriented individual with experience in Accounts Payable? Are you looking for a flexible, part-time role that fits around your lifestyle? We're offering an exciting job share opportunity to join our dynamic Finance team at Populous, a renowned global architectural design firm.

This role will see you working collaboratively with an existing team member to share responsibilities, with a commitment of approximately 22.5 hours per week. We are flexible in how this could work - whether you prefer full days, shorter days across the week, or another arrangement, we’re happy to discuss what suits you best.

About us at Populous

At Populous, our teams design the places where people love to be together. We are a unique global company built on the philosophy and power of drawing large groups of people together to have incredible experiences. We have designed iconic projects all over the world that encompass stadia, convention and exhibition centers, airports, integrated resorts, high-performance training facilities, e-sports and entertainment arenas, and mixed-use venues.

At our core, we are urban designers with a true focus on user experience, creating civic infrastructure that brings whole communities together for amazing experiences, all with a sustainable design approach and ethos. You may recognise one of our iconic local projects here in Brisbane—Suncorp Stadium, which has welcomed over 24 million spectators through its gates. See more about our world-class projects and commitment to sustainable design at populous.com.

Why Populous stands out from the rest

We don’t consider ourselves just another architecture and design company. At Populous, we know that our strength comes from our diversity. Our APAC team represents over 35 different nationalities from all walks of life, and we actively celebrate and support this.

We invest heavily in sustainable design practices and have active Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) strategies in place that make a difference, not only to our team but also to the wider communities in which we operate. We are proud to be endorsed by Work180 for our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all women.

In addition to our strong focus on DE&I and CSR, Populous provides our people with:

• Flexible work arrangements to foster positive work-life balance
• Enhanced paid leave entitlements, including:
  • Parental leave
  • Study leave
  • Blood donation leave
  • Community service leave (volunteering)
  • Fertility leave
  • Adoption leave
• Global career opportunities across our international offices
• An entertainment allowance so you and your family/friends can enjoy visiting venues we’ve helped bring to life
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities, including in-house leadership development, mentorship, CPD, and technical workshops
• A vibrant social culture, with a variety of activities and events organised by our POP social team

Whatever you need to succeed in your role, we’ll work with you to make it happen!

What will you be engaged in?

As an essential member of our finance team, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day Accounts Payable function for the Asia Pacific region and contributing to the continued success and advancement of Populous. You will work collaboratively within a job share arrangement to ensure smooth financial operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Accurately entering invoices into the accounts processing system (VantagePoint) to ensure appropriate recording and collation.
• Partner closely with your job share counterpart to ensure seamless delivery of all responsibilities, with clear communication and consistent handovers.
• Maintaining and organising supplier records, including filing and updating relevant information.
• Thoroughly checking and verifying invoices for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintaining accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
• Auditing and processing credit card bills in accordance with company policies.
• Addressing and responding to vendor inquiries and requests promptly.
• Investigating and resolving account discrepancies and instances of non-compliance in a timely manner.
• Assisting in general accounting tasks, including the preparation of balance sheets and profit and loss reconciliations to support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Providing support to the Financial Controller and covering during team absences as needed.

What are we looking for?

Specifically, we’re looking for someone who has:

• 1+ years’ practical experience in an operational finance role
• A commitment to our cultural values: Integrity, Entrepreneurial Creativity, Excellence, and FUN!
• Exceptional attention to detail
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with Australian payroll (advantageous but not mandatory)
• Strong time management and organisational abilities
• A good understanding of basic accounting principles
• The ability to work independently and priorities tasks effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Want to see what it’s all about?

Yes, we want highly skilled people. That’s a given. But more importantly, we want people who embody our values, are energised by the work we do, want to be involved in the exciting initiatives we’re developing, and—most importantly—bring fun to our work environment and culture!

If you’d like to chat with us about joining Populous in this job-share role, please send us your Cover Letter and Resume.

We look forward to connecting with you soon!