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Accounts Payable Team Lead

Mount Waverley Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
Join a leading retail organisation as an Accounts Payable Team Lead, overseeing a high-volume AP function and a geographically dispersed team during a period of operational change. This temporary contract role offers the opportunity to drive process improvements, lead through ambiguity, and make an immediate impact in a fast-paced environment.
  • Lead a high-volume AP team and drive meaningful process improvements.
  • Join a flexible hybrid workplace with 2 days working from home.

About Our Client

Our client is a large, well-established organisation within the retail sector, recognised for its strong market presence and customer-focused culture. Currently navigating a period of operational transformation, they are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Team Lead to support a busy finance function while driving process improvements and leading a geographically dispersed team.

Job Description

Reporting into the AP/AR Manager, the successful Accounts Payable Team Lead will be responsible for:

  • Leading the day-to-day Accounts Payable function within a high-volume environment.
  • Managing and supporting a geographically dispersed AP team.
  • Overseeing supplier reconciliations and resolving escalated issues.
  • Driving operational efficiencies and continuous process improvements.
  • Supporting change initiatives and maintaining service delivery during transition.
  • Ensuring compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures.
  • Preparing AP reporting and supporting month-end activities.
  • Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.



The Successful Applicant

The successful Accounts Payable Team Lead will have:

  • Proven experience leading an Accounts Payable team within a high-volume environment.
  • Strong people leadership skills, including managing geographically dispersed and offshore team members.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting teams through change and business transformation.
  • The ability to work confidently through ambiguity and take ownership in environments with limited handover.
  • A proactive mindset with a strong focus on process improvement and operational efficiency.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • SAP experience will be highly regarded but is not essential.



What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead a high-volume Accounts Payable function during a period of transformation.
  • Initial contract through to April with an immediate impact role.
  • Hybrid working arrangement with 2 days working from home.
  • Convenient Glen Waverley location with onsite parking and public transport access.
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Opportunity to drive process improvements and lead change initiatives.
Contact
Jessica Starns
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7085216
Phone number
+61 386166222

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Accounts Payable
Industry
Retail
Location
Mount Waverley
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jessica Starns
Consultant phone
+61 386166222
Job Reference
JN-082026-7085216
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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