Job Description
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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 fast-paced setting.
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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.
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Reporting into the AP/AR Manager, the successful Accounts Payable Team Lead will be responsible for:
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Leading the day-to-day Accounts Payable function within a high-volume environment.
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Managing and supporting a geographically dispersed AP team.
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Overseeing supplier reconciliations and resolving escalated issues.
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Driving operational efficiencies and continuous process improvements.
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Supporting change initiatives and maintaining service delivery during transition.
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Ensuring compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures.
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Preparing AP reporting and supporting month-end activities.
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Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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Proven experience leading an Accounts Payable team within a high-volume environment.
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Strong people leadership skills, including managing geographically dispersed and offshore team members.
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Demonstrated experience supporting teams through change and business transformation.
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The ability to work confidently through ambiguity and take ownership in environments with limited handover.
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A proactive mindset with a strong focus on process improvement and operational efficiency.
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Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
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SAP experience will be highly regarded but is not essential.
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Job Offer n
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Opportunity to lead a high-volume Accounts Payable function during a period of transformation.
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Initial contract through to April with an immediate impact role.
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Hybrid working arrangement with 2 days working from home.
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Convenient Mount Waverley location with onsite parking and public transport access.
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Collaborative and supportive team environment.
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Opportunity to drive process improvements and lead change initiatives.
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📌 Accounts Payable Team Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 MPAU Finance
📍 Melbourne