While formal qualifications aren’t required to become an Accounts Payable Officer, a solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounting is needed. Employers may prefer individuals who have qualifications in a related field or those with several years experience in accounts payable.

Gain experience in the field with an entry-level position or alternatively, undertake qualifications in finance or economics, accounting, business or commerce. This may be a course such as a Diploma of Accounting (BSB50217) or a Bachelor of Accounting.
Investigate whether you also need skills in software such as MYOB and Xero.
There are multiple opportunities for Accounts Payable Officers who wish to further their career, such as working up to senior or managerial roles or to an Assistant Accountant position.

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How do Accounts Payable Officers rate their role?

Latest reviews from 23 Accounts Payable Officers surveyed on SEEK

Work-life balance

4.3

Job satisfaction

4.1

Career progression opportunities

3.6

Job security

3.9

Pay / Salary

3.3

Variety of work

3.8

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Nov 2018

Accounts payable is great for those that like to build on familiarity to gain company knowledge

Reviewer's Qualification

Diploma of Psychology

Experience

1 – 4 years

Organisation size

Large (200+ employees)

Specialisation

Foreign accounts

The good things

Processing and QC of data for budget Cost control Detail orientated data or summary for future budgets Linking and information relevant to assets

The challenges

Integration of systems Limitations of system work flows Database management Training of staff for consistency

Nov 2018

AP is really tough position, but will be easier getting money out of someone else's pocket.

Reviewer's Qualification

Bachelor of Commerce

Experience

1 – 4 years

Organisation size

Large (200+ employees)

Specialisation

Finance

The good things

Can learn about cash flow management skill. Especially, if company does not have enough cash flows to pay their creditors, AP officer has to prioritize who pays first and later.

The challenges

Being chased by creditors is not really easy. Sometime, they tell or swear.

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