Accounts Payable Lead

About the ClientOur client is a market leading and innovative national business who are at the forefront of their industry. Their vision is to deliver service excellence and achieve high performance outcomes, while internally, develop and progress their staff. A brilliant opportunity presents for an experienced and high performing Accounts Payable Leader to join their team based in Melbourne's South East. You'll play a crucial role in driving financial operations forward and making a significant impact on their success, on a full-time permanent basis. 
Your Role & ResponsibilitiesWith team fit and culture a priority, the business is seeking a dynamic and motivated professional to take ownership of the AP function and lead from the front. The role will include but not be limited to:

• Leading the end-to-end payables process, ensuring compliance & adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
• Managing escalations & discrepancies, and providing timely resolutions to ensure smooth operations.
• Leading, coaching, and developing the team to foster a culture of excellence and compliance.
• Providing monthly reports and contributing to strategic financial planning & projects.
• Implement and maintain efficient and effective operating rhythms and mechanisms to ensure rigor across transactional processes.
• Building effective working relationships with all stakeholders and provide support as required.
• Streamlining processes and process improvement, with the intention of delivering savings and performance enhancements.
• Partner with and assist the wider finance team.

Ideal Candidate ProfileThe successful candidate will have proven leadership experience in an Accounts Payable capacity within a large scale organisation, as well as the following attributes:

• Outstanding knowledge of best practice for AP & transactional finance
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective leadership and stakeholder management
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
• Passion and experience in developing and executing strategies which improve business procedures and performance
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills

What's on Offer

• Job security in a full-time permanent role
• Work close to home in Melbourne's South East with the office located in Mulgrave
• Attractive salary offering dependent on experience
• Play a key role in the strategic direction of the organisation, partnering with key stakeholders
• Supportive environment, promoting growth and development of employees, creating a high performance culture

How to ApplyTo apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Jay Barlow at [email protected]