The Accounts Payable Lead delivers an efficient, accurate, and timely end‑to‑end accounts payable function, ensuring all supplier transactions are processed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.

The role supports financial operations through accurate data processing, supplier account management, and timely payments, while also assisting with month‑end activities, including preparation of accounts payable journals, reconciliations, and ensuring completeness of accounts payable balances. The role contributes to continuous improvement and effective financial controls.

About the role

The Accounts Payable Lead delivers an efficient, accurate, and timely end‑to‑end accounts payable function, ensuring all supplier transactions are processed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.

The role supports financial operations through accurate data processing, supplier account management, and timely payments, while also assisting with month‑end activities, including preparation of accounts payable journals, reconciliations, and ensuring completeness of accounts payable balances. The role contributes to continuous improvement and effective financial controls.

Primary objectives of the role

The primary objectives of Accounts Payable Lead are:

- Manage and process accounts payable transactions accurately and in a timely manner
- Maintain supplier records and resolve invoice‑related queries efficiently
- Support weekly payment cycles and reconciliation processes
- Assist with month‑end activities, including preparation of accounts payable journals and reconciliation of accounts payable balances




- Ensure data integrity and compliance with financial policies and procedures
- Contribute to process improvements and efficient finance operations

Key responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

- Accounts Payable Processing
- Supplier Management and Queries
- Payments Processing
- System Administration
- Corporate Cards and Expense Management
- General Ledger and Reconciliations
- Training and Stakeholder Support
- Process Improvement and Compliance
- Operational Support

Mandatory qualifications and other requirements

- Relevant bookkeeping, accounting, or finance qualification (or working towards) and/or equivalent experience in an accounts payable or transactional finance role.
- Solid computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
- Staff members must hold a valid WWCC, NDIS Worker Screening Check, and undergo a Criminal Record Check prior to employment. Subsequently, staff must report any criminal charges or court appearances.

Highly desirable

- Experience working in a disability, not‑for‑profit, or community services organisation.
- Experience using financial systems such as Sun Systems and procure‑to‑pay platforms (e.g., Esker)

We offer

- attractive remuneration with not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
- convenient central CBD location
- flexible work arrangements
- a rewarding career in a growing service sector
- a supportive team environment
- the opportunity to work alongside and empower people with disability to reach their maximum potential
- ongoing training, team support and professional development

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📌 Accounts Payable Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Yooralla
📍 Melbourne