Accounts Payable Team Leader

 
Accounts Payable Team Leader - CBD | Retail | SAP S/4HANA

• Permanent role | up to $120k + super + bonus & benefits
• National retail brand where your contribution is valued
• 2 days WFH Flexible days | CBD location

Are you looking for more than just your next Accounts Payable role?
This is an opportunity to join a well-established retail organisation where the AP function plays a critical role in supporting stores across Australia and enabling a seamless customer experience. Every day, the work you and your team deliver helps keep operations running smoothly and suppliers well-managed.
With a collaborative culture, strong organisational values and a genuine focus on continuous improvement, this is an environment where you'll feel supported, trusted and empowered to make an impact.

About the Role
Reporting to the Shared Services Manager, you'll lead the Accounts Payable team, taking ownership of end-to-end AP operations while managing your own ledger.
Working within a supportive finance environment, you'll be the key point of escalation for AP issues, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time, and that stores receive the support they need.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, coaching and mentoring the AP team, delegating work and managing day-to-day workloads
• Acting as the point of escalation for complex supplier, operational and system-related queries
• Overseeing full-function AP operations including invoice processing, payments, reconciliations and supplier enquiries
• Managing AP mailboxes and queues, ensuring service levels and turnaround times are met
• Monitoring KPIs, SLAs, backlog volumes, ageing and payment performance and taking action to improve results
• Maintaining strong financial controls, governance and compliance across AP processes
• Partnering with Procurement, Finance, Store Operations, Treasury and IT to resolve issues and improve processes
• Contributing to continuous improvement, automation and standardisation initiatives within the AP function

 
About You
You're an experienced AP professional and people leader who enjoys balancing hands-on work with coaching and support.
You'll bring:

• 5 + years' Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume environment
• Proven leadership or team supervision experience within an AP function
• Strong SAP experience is essential
• Confidence managing escalations and providing guidance to your team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret KPIs and drive performance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative approach
• Solid understanding of AP controls, governance and compliance requirements
• An Accounting or Business-related qualification is desirable but not essential.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Work for a recognised retail brand with national store presence
• Lead a visible AP team that directly supports store operations
• Permanent role with clear responsibility and scope to influence processes
• Hybrid working - 2 days WFH, CBD office, 9am-5pm hours
• Competitive salary: up to $120,000 + super + bonus
• Staff discounts and a supportive, collaborative finance team

 
How to Apply
Please apply by submitting your resume (in Word format) via the "Apply Now" tab to be considered for this role.
What Next
Applications will be reviewed and only suitable applicants will be contacted.
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