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 rapid-paced environment.

Our client is a large, well-established organisation within the retail sector, recognised for its solid 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.

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 robust relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Profile

- Proven experience leading an Accounts Payable team within a high-volume environment.
- Solid 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.
- Solid organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- SAP experience will be highly regarded but is not essential.

Job 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 Mount Waverley location with onsite parking and public transport access.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Opportunity to drive process improvements and lead change initiatives.

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📌 Accounts Payable Team Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 MPAU Finance
📍 Melbourne