Senior Accounts Payable Officer | Journey Beyond

Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia's leading experiential tourism business.About Journey Beyond Australia's leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 20 brands spanning the country and New Zealand, connecting guests to the land, and to each other. Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond formed in 2016 and now comprises tourism brands including: iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; eco-luxury lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Sailaway Port Douglas, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89; the historic Vintage Rail Journeys; The Telegraph Station in Alice Springs; Monarto Safari Resort; Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo, New Zealand coach tour specialist Grand Pacific Tours, and Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia. About You You are a detail-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys working collaboratively to achieve accuracy and efficiency. You bring strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to manage competing priorities with confidence. You will also bring:

• Solid experience in Accounts Payable, ideally across multi-site operations
• Strong working knowledge of AP systems and processes. Experience with Coupa will be highly regarded
• Experience in process automation will be highly regarded
• Excellent attention to detail and high-level data entry accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach
• Integrity and professionalism in all financial dealings
• Experience in managing high volumes of invoices while maintaining compliance and customer service standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with vendors and internal teams
• Confidence in prioritising workloads, meeting deadlines, and adapting to changing demands
• A proactive, adaptable, and resilient approach to problem-solving in a fast-moving setting

About The Role As the Senior Officer - Accounts Payable, you'll help to take lead of the AP run process, ensuring invoices are processed accurately, on time, and in line with internal policies. As part of the team, you'll be the "go‑to" person for day‑to‑day AP operations and be able to step up during supervisor absences, helping support the team and keep things running smoothly. You will be part of a fast-paced team where no two days are the same. This dynamic role involves managing multiple mailboxes, handling high volumes of transactions, and ensuring accurate data entry. You'll work across different priorities, requiring strong organisational skills and adaptability. This role is perfect for someone who is confident in AP processes, enjoys continuous improvement and thrives in a supportive, team‑focused environment. In this role, you will:

• Manage a high volume of invoices daily with precision and attention to detail
• Accurately code and input invoices to the correct cost centres and departments
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and assist with month-end processes
• Prepare reports on Aged Payables and handle ad hoc reporting requirements
• Ensure compliance and accuracy of all paperwork before processing
• Respond to queries, liaise with vendors, and provide exceptional customer service
• Identify errors and implement solutions while contributing to process improvements
• Support the Accounts Payable Manager with ad hoc duties and ensure adherence to company policies

What We Offer

• Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
• Study Assistance Policy
• Employee Referral Policy
• Parental Leave program
• Purchased Leave policy
• Private Health discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise
• Flexible working environment

How To Apply If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, have great skills and experience apply now! Apply now. Join us! Successful candidates are required to provide a current National Police Clearance. A pre-employment medical may be required as part of the recruitment process.