Job Description

The Opportunity

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We're looking for an Accounts Payable Team Leader to join our Finance team and help lead the day-to-day Accounts Payable operations that support our growing business.

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Based in Preston and reporting to the Accounts Payable 2IC & Retail Lead, this role will see you lead and support onshore and offshore Accounts Payable team members, while ensuring invoices, payments and reconciliations are processed accurately and within agreed timeframes.

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This is a great opportunity for someone with strong Accounts Payable or finance operations experience who enjoys leading people, improving processes and working in a role where accuracy, service delivery and stakeholder relationships are key.

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What You'll Be Doing

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- Lead day-to-day Accounts Payable operations across onshore and offshore teams
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- Ensure invoices, payments and reconciliations are processed accurately and on time
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- Oversee supplier payments in line with trading terms and internal deadlines
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- Support 3‐way matching processes for stock and non‐stock invoices
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- Act as an escalation point for vendor queries, disputes and payment issues
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- Coach, support and develop Accounts Payable team members
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- Allocate workloads and ensure key tasks are prioritised during busy periods
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- Prepare weekly and monthly Accounts Payable reports as required
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- Track key performance indicators including processing times, error rates and aged payables
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- Identify process gaps, risks and improvement opportunitiesi
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- Support governance, compliance, audit requirements and internal controls
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About You

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You'll bring strong Accounts Payable or finance operations experience, along with the confidence to lead a team in a busy, high-volume environment.

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To be successful, you will ideally bring:

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- Strong experience in Accounts Payable, finance operations or a similar role
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- Leadership,



supervisory or team coordination experience
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- Strong experience using SAP S/4HANA
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- Robust organisational, planning and time management skills
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- High attention to detail and accuracy
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- Strong written and verbal communication skills
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- The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
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- Confidence working with internal stakeholders and external vendors
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- A practical, solutions-focused approach
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- Strong Microsoft Office skills, with advanced Excel skills highly regarded
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- Experience with SharePoint will be viewed favourably
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Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys leading from the front, building strong relationships and supporting a team to deliver accurate, timely and consistent Accounts Payable outcomes.

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Why Join Us?

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This is an exciting time to join Sigma Healthcare and Chemist Warehouse as we continue to grow as a newly expanded ASX-listed organisation.

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You'll be joining a large Finance function where you can lead a team, improve processes and make a genuine impact across Accounts Payable operations and service delivery.

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You can expect:

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- A hands‐on leadership role within our Accounts Payable team
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- Exposure to Finance, Procurement, Operations, stores and distribution centres
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- The opportunity to improve processes and support consistent ways of working
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- Career development within a large, growing ASX-listed organisation
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- Generous staff discounts across Chemist Warehouse and our broader group brands
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Apply Now

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If you're an experienced Accounts Payable or finance operations professional who enjoys leading teams, improving processes and supporting accurate service delivery, we'd love to hear from you.

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Apply now and help power the future of pharmacy with Sigma Healthcare.

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Please note: As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to complete a National Police Check.

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📌 Accounts Payable Team Leader (New South Wales)
🏢 Chemist Warehouse
📍 New South Wales