Accounts Payable Leader role | Brisbane CBD | $110-$130K plus super Your new company
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to step into a leadership role within a growing and fast-paced organisation. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable function, overseeing a small team while ensuring the accurate, timely and compliant processing of supplier invoices and payments. You will play a key role in driving efficiencies, maintaining strong supplier relationships, and supporting operational teams across the business.

Your new role
As the Accounts Payable Team Leader, you will coordinate end-to-end accounts payable activities, manage workflow priorities, resolve complex supplier and payment queries, and ensure service levels are consistently achieved. You will provide guidance and support to team members while working closely with procurement, finance, warehouse and operational stakeholders to maintain effective financial controls and support business objectives.

• Lead and support a small Accounts Payable team, providing day-to-day supervision and guidance.
• Oversee high-volume invoice processing, reconciliations, payment runs and supplier administration.
• Monitor invoice workflows, exceptions, coding accuracy and approval processes.
• Act as the escalation point for complex supplier, receipting, payment and invoice issues.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, delegated authorities and internal controls.
• Maintain positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support month-end activities and provide accurate payment and cash flow information.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy and service delivery.
• Assist with audit requirements and maintain high standards of data integrity

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will bring proven experience within a high-volume Accounts Payable environment and have demonstrated experience coordinating, supervising or leading Accounts Payable activities. You will be a proactive problem solver with strong organisational skills, excellent stakeholder management abilities and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.You will also have:

• Strong knowledge of end-to-end Accounts Payable processes.
• Experience working with purchase orders, receipting and approval workflows.
• Exposure to ERP systems and invoice workflow platforms.
• Sound understanding of GST requirements and financial controls.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships across the business.

What you'll get in return
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive finance team where you can make a genuine impact. You will have the chance to lead process improvements, mentor team members and contribute to the ongoing success of a well-established organisation. The role offers long-term career development, a collaborative team culture and the opportunity to take ownership of a critical finance function.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. The Consultant is Chris Viner on 07 3243 3015 or chris.viner@hays.com.au
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