Accounts Payable Team Leader

 $51 per hour + super
 12-month contract

At Osborne Richardson Australia, we specialise exclusively in the public sector, partnering with councils, departments, and statutory bodies nationwide for over 25 years. We connect skilled professionals with roles where their expertise drives meaningful outcomes for the community.

We are currently seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Team Leader to join a progressive metropolitan local government organisation in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.

Known for its strong community focus and commitment to innovation, this organisation prides itself on delivering high-quality services while continuously improving its internal operations. You’ll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking finance team, where your contribution will directly support the delivery of essential community services.

The Opportunity As the Accounts Payable Team Leader, you’ll take ownership of the end-to-end Accounts Payable function while also overseeing Accounts Receivable operations. Leading a small but critical team, you’ll ensure the smooth running of day-to-day processes while identifying and implementing improvements across systems, controls, and workflows.

This role offers a strong mix of hands-on leadership and strategic input, giving you the opportunity to influence both operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership

• Lead the end-to-end Accounts Payable and Receivable functions within a high-volume environment
• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, payments, and debtor transactions
• Ensure reconciliations align with the general ledger
• Maintain the creditor master file with strong audit controls

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a small accounts operations team
• Drive capability uplift through training, mentoring, and cross-skilling
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify and implement process improvements and efficiency initiatives
• Play a key role in system upgrades, implementations, and testing
• Maintain and enhance policies, procedures, and internal controls

Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide expert advice and support to internal stakeholders
• Manage and resolve queries in a timely, professional manner
• Build strong working relationships across the organisation

Financial Operations Support

• Contribute to year-end activities and reporting requirements
• Support broader finance team initiatives

About You You are a confident finance professional with strong leadership capability and a background in high-volume Accounts Payable environments.
You will bring:

• Extensive experience in Accounts Payable within medium to large organisations
• Proven experience leading or supervising a team
• Exposure to Accounts Receivable processes
• Strong process improvement and systems experience
• Sound knowledge of GST and financial controls
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities

If interested, please apply via seek. If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to brooke@osbornerichardson.com.au