Accounts Payable Team Leader

Perigon Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to 115000 AUD + super

Job summary

Perigon Group is seeking an Accounts Payable Team Leader in Brisbane to oversee day-to-day management of the AP function, ensuring timely invoice processing, payments and supplier reconciliations.

You will coach an AP team, collaborate with operational managers on PO and approval workflows, and drive process improvements to strengthen controls and efficiency across the function.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading an Accounts Payable team.
• Experience in high-volume AP environments.
• Experience training and supporting operational stakeholders.
• Strong process-improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and develop the Accounts Payable team.
• Oversee high-volume invoice processing, payment runs and supplier reconciliations.
• Train and support managers across purchase order, receipting and approval processes.
• Monitor AP performance, controls and compliance across the function.
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Accounts Payable Leadership

High-volume AP

Training stakeholders

Process improvement

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Our Client

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded agricultural group with a significant operating footprint and a strong presence across Australia. The business operates in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and offers the scale and complexity of a larger organisation, with a finance function that plays a critical role in supporting operations across the group.

About the Role

This is a hands-on Accounts Payable Team Leader position with responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and performance of the AP function. You will supervise and develop the AP team, oversee high-volume invoice processing and payment activities, and work closely with operational managers to ensure purchase order and approval processes are followed effectively. A key focus of the role will also be identifying opportunities to improve AP processes, strengthen controls and drive greater efficiency across the function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and develop the Accounts Payable team
• Oversee high-volume invoice processing, payment runs and supplier reconciliations
• Train and support managers across purchase order, receipting and approval processes
• Monitor AP performance, controls and compliance across the function
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve efficiency and accuracy

About You

• Proven experience leading or supervising an Accounts Payable team
• Strong background operating within a high-volume AP environment
• Demonstrated experience training and supporting operational stakeholders
• Strong process improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement efficiencies
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience would be highly regarded

What's on Offer

This role offers a salary of up to $115,000 + superannuation, along with the opportunity to join a recognised Australian agricultural group in a visible finance leadership position.