Are you passionate about Customer Service and have experience in Accounts Payable? If so, a Full-Time Permanent opportunity has become available within our Business Services Centre (BSC) here at Downer for an Accounts Payable Service Desk Officer. The position can be based either Australia or New Zealand.
Our Business Services Centre (BSC) provides Accounting and Administration Support services to all Downer and Spotless businesses and the Accounts Payable team operates a high-volume processing, payments and resolution environment that leverages on leading edge technology, capabilities, knowledge and experience of our people, with focus on process improvement to deliver a competitive and quality service to our customers. The BSC also provides a collaborative, challenging and rewarding environment and opportunities for progression.
The Accounts Payable Service Desk Officer is responsible for building and maintaining a relationship with the BSC customer base to help inform and facilitate the efficient resolution of issues. This includes although not limited to :
Demonstrating effective understanding of customer issues, to ensure that they can be directed to appropriate business area and resolvedActing as first point of contact for suppliers and internal business customers contacting the AP Team at the Business Services CentreActively notifying and escalating of unresolved issues and deadlinesSupporting when required as directed by the Accounts Payable Service Desk LeadEnsuring the Accounts Payable tasks are performed in accordance with agreed processes and within SLA.Enabling solutions to enable our clients to succeedDelivering a high level of customer service to BSC stakeholders and customersEffectively build and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendorsEffectively build and maintain relationships with key business sites and other AP teams, to facilitate the efficient resolution of issues.ABOUT YOUKnowledgePrevious vendor support / Help Desk / Call centre experience, in high volume environmentTertiary qualifications desired but not essential2+ years AP experience within a medium to large organisationKnowledge of Procure to Pay ProcessesIntermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Excel and WordSkillsAbility to work effectively in a cohesive team environmentAbility to clearly and effectively communicate information, both verbally and written to a range of stakeholders including external suppliers and vendorsEffectively plan, prioritise and organise workload to ensure that individual and team KPI's and goals are metProcess and provide appropriate feedback in regard to customer requests / queriesFollow processes and possess attention to detail to ensure that work of a high qualityWork effectively and change priorities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environmentWHAT WE OFFERAs an employee of Downer, you may benefit from a range of career support programs, wellbeing packages and financial benefits, available through us and our selected partners. These include :
Access to the Employee Assistance Program;New Zealand Employee BenefitsFlexible work arrangements;Onsite childcare - Sydney North Ryde office onlySalary sacrifice superannuation;Novated leasing;Banking discounts & offers;Discounted travel & accommodation;Discounted vehicle rentals;Offers and cash back on selected shopping portals;Discounts on technology products; andExclusive offers on a range of vehicles.