Accounts Payable Team Leader

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

Job summary

Perigon Group Pty Limited is seeking a hands-on Accounts Payable Team Leader to manage the daily operations of the AP function in a high-volume environment. You will supervise the AP team, oversee invoice processing and payments, and partner with operational managers to ensure PO and approval processes are followed.

A key part of the role is identifying opportunities to strengthen controls, streamline processes and drive efficiency across the function.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Team supervision

Process improvement

High-volume processing

Tools

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.