FB Rice is a leading, fast-growing multinational IP firm with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, and Wellington. We specialise in intellectual property protection and develop high-impact strategies for our clients.

Your New Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance team in either our Sydney or Brisbane office.

This is a full-time, 7 month fixed-term contract. 

This role will ensure that all supplier invoices and payments are recorded and processed accurately and promptly.

Your Key Responsibilities   

• Ensuring that all local and overseas supplier invoices and payments are entered with accuracy and efficiency
• Processing of urgent payments upon request
• Reconcile local and overseas creditor statements and following up on missing invoices and credit/adjustment notes and ensuring that suppliers have correctly applied all payments
• Ensuring that relevant invoices are correctly and promptly recorded against the relevant client case for billing
• Actioning all email queries from internal and external sources in the accounts payable mailbox promptly, keeping the mailbox clear
• Other duties as required

Your Training and Skills 

To be successful in this role it is a requirement that you have:

• Solid understanding of accounts payable functions (minimum 3 years’ experience)
• Minimum of 3 years’ computerised accounting experience (MYOB Advanced would be preferred)
• Multi-currency experience
• Competence with Excel and Outlook

Desirable, but not essential:

• Experience in a professional services firm
• Formal accounting qualifications
• An understanding of unbilled disbursements (WIP) as it relates to a professional services environment

Culture and Benefits

Join our inclusive and people-focussed culture. At FB Rice, you’ll thrive in a continuous learning environment, fostering career growth. FB Rice offers ongoing training and support in a friendly environment.

Our team strives to provide the best patent and trademark services in Australia. We aim to be a great place to work, offering excellent employee benefits including:

• Hybrid working policy that encourages flexible working arrangements
• Reward and recognition program that recognises individual and team performance
• A Social Club which provides a wide range of activities throughout the year
• Health and Wellbeing program including access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Working at FB Rice

Join a top-tier intellectual property firm recognised for its client experience and expertise. FB Rice serves a wide range of loyal local and international clients.

As a privately-owned firm dedicated to remaining partner-owned, we offer various employee benefits. You will have access to all team members, including partners, for career guidance and have the opportunity to participate in our mentoring program to grow personally and professionally.  

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and CV by clicking “Apply Now”.

To be eligible for this position, you must be fluent in English and have an ongoing right to work in Australia.

All expressions of interest are strictly confidential.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

FB Rice recognises the importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace, and encourages any interested candidates with the above-mentioned technical background and professional skills to apply. Please read our Inclusion and Diversity Statement on the FB Rice website at fbrice.com.au/careers