Accounts Payable Officer

ABOUT THE CLUB

As the pioneers of Australian Football, the Melbourne Football Club holds a unique and celebrated place in sporting history. For 168 years, we have shaped the game - writing its rules, leading its evolution, and carrying the distinction of being the oldest professional sporting club in the world.

Our Demon Spirit is grounded in the values that define us: Trust, Respect, Unity and Excellence. These values guide our people, our decisions, and our ambitions. We are proud of where we’ve come from - and even more excited about where we’re going.

ABOUT THE ROLE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance Team at the Melbourne Football Club. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to contribute to an excellent and high-performing finance function.

As an Accounts Payable Officer, you will coordinate and oversee the Accounts Payable function while delivering efficient administrative support to the finance and operations teams.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, the key areas of responsibilities will include:

• Prepare Creditor payment proposals for Mid and End of Month Processing for MFC and Casey FC.
• Daily bank journaling and update of rolling cashflow forecast.
• Monthly Credit Card Reconciliations
• Processing of all Medical Invoices and processing of Medicare Rebates
• Fortnightly Casual Payroll for MFC and Casey FC
• Provide instruction to AP Assistant
• Oversee management of MFC and Casey FC Accounts inbox and reply to stakeholder queries.
• Weekly bank reconciliation for MFC
• Monthly bank reconciliation for Casey FC and Melbourne Sports Operations
• Support the finance and operations department as required

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

You are detailed-oriented with experience in a similar role across finance, bookkeeping, or payroll, ideally within a related industry. You are someone who brings hands-on expertise with finance systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SportsRM, along with a strong track record in managing vendor relationships and stakeholder communication.

You possess solid intermediate computer skills, with advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and demonstrate excellent data entry accuracy with a keen eye for detail. A commitment to delivering exceptional customer service is essential, supported by strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

You are someone who thrives in a collaborative team environment, contributing positively while also taking initiative. You are highly organised, able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, whilst prioritising workloads to meet deadlines. You are self-motivated, result-driven, and consistently looking for ways to improve efficiency and processes, to achieve high quality outcomes.

PERKS & BENEFITS

This role offers the opportunity to join a values-driven Club with a strong commitment to excellence, sustainable performance, and the wellbeing of its people

As a Melbourne Football Club employee, you will have access to unique perks and benefits including:

• Hybrid work environment with access to flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing commitment to your personal and professional development.
• Access to a range of AFL/AFLW special and unique events that the whole family can enjoy.
• A fridge full of healthy and delicious snacks to enjoy and fresh fruit delivered weekly.

HOW TO APPLY

We welcome applicants of all experience levels. If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we encourage you to submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications close Monday 27 April 2026. Please note that interviews may commence prior to the closure date, so we encourage applications to be submitted as soon as possible.

The Melbourne Football Club is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and diverse candidates. If you believe that you have the passion, dedication, and potential to contribute to our organisation but may not meet all the specified selection criteria, we still encourage you to get in touch with us. We recognise that talent comes in many forms and that unique skills and experiences can be valuable assets to our club.

Please note that due to the overwhelming number of applications received by the Club, we are unable to reply to every application. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People

Melbourne Football Club is committed to and takes seriously its responsibility to provide an environment for children and young people that is caring, nurturing and safe. We expect representatives of the Club, regardless of their role or level of responsibility, to act to safeguard children and young people, and support such an environment.

This role will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check and a Victorian Working with Children Check.