We Are Social is currently seeking an Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance Team. In this role, you will play a crucial part within the agency, closely collaborating across all departments.
"If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with other colleagues in the business while maintaining attention to detail, this role might be for you." - Dave Munro, Finance Director APEC
Please note that this is a maternity leave cover position for 12 months starting around March 25, and the role is part-time (3 or 4 days a week).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
This role is designed for someone who is a self-directed learner and is comfortable working on the following deliverables:
Accounts Payable:
- Manage and process supplier invoices, staff expenses, corporate credit cards, Weel account (virtual credit card), and Uber account transactions (around 100 transactions per week).
- Prepare and review WorkBook weekly payment proposals for approval by the Finance Director
- Weekly payment run for international and local suppliers
- Promote We Are Social finance processes, share your knowledge with those around you, and use the expertise available to broaden your own development.
Relationship Management:
- Develop strong relationships across the business
- Contribute to a thriving agency culture
While the specific content of your role is clearly defined, the nature of the demands placed on us by our clients means that this role will evolve over time and needs a ‘can do’ approach.
ROLE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
For this role, we are looking for someone with:
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience working in the finance department.
- Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Naturally process-driven but can also think outside of the box
- Collaborator and good communicator (written and verbal).
- Confidence with IT (especially Excel and any financial software packages).
- Discreet and trustworthy.
- Australian working rights.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- The opportunity to join the world’s leading social specialist network with over 1300 social experts in 19 offices around the world.
- Flexible work arrangements and a dog-friendly, modern office in Chippendale.
- Loads of team bonding opportunities including Wellness Wednesday’s and Cocktail Friday’s.
- Volunteer days, quarterly awards, employee assistance program and more….
ABOUT WE ARE SOCIAL
We Are Social is a socially-led creative agency operating globally at the forefront of marketing and culture. We are the world’s leading social specialist network: Over 1300 social experts in 19 offices around the world proving the power of social thinking to drive business value. We help brands immerse their stories in the real conversations their audience are having. We generate sharp strategies and inspiring campaigns, based on social insights for forward-thinking brands like Samsung, TikTok, Audi, Mastercard, Kayo, PWC and Colgate.
We’re focused on creating ideas worth talking about. How do we do that?
- We put social thinking at the centre of what we do.
- We connect people and brands in meaningful ways.
- We create ideas worth talking about.
- We Are Social.
Here in Sydney, we are a group of people from different walks of life, united by a passion for popular culture. We Are Social is an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity of thought and experience at our company. Learn more about our culture and our work.
INTERESTED?
Are you interested in the opportunity you just read? If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Sangita de Jong (People & Culture Manager at [email protected]). You can apply by sending us your CV and cover letter. In the interview process, you will meet, among others, Dave Munro (Finance Director APAC) and Vijya Patel (Revenue and Billings Officer)
