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 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.

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.

- 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 setting.

- Opportunity to drive process improvements and lead change initiatives.

📌 Accounts Payable Team Lead (Mount Waverley)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Mount Waverley