APS6 Accounts Receivable/ Team Leader

onpoint 365; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Onpoint 365 is seeking an APS6 Accounts Receivable/Team Leader to lead the delivery of AP, AR and treasury services within a government environment. The role demands strategic leadership, operational excellence, and the ability to drive improvements in financial operations.

You will work with internal stakeholders to ensure effective financial management, guide a high-performing team, and support efficient service delivery under a 6-month contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Treasury functions.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders and build strong working relationships.
• Proven ability to coach and develop staff in a calm, professional environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to manage change.

Responsibilities

• Develop the capability of the Accounts team to ensure services are delivered to a high standard in accordance with best practice application of financial policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Foster continuous business improvement, including proposing and implementing changes to processes and functions.
• Cultivate and promote productive working relationships with stakeholders, clients, and colleagues.
• Assist with implementation of project related change through strategic engagement with business areas, project teams, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Treasury

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching staff

Communication skills

Change management

Team leadership

Tools

TechnologyOne

Job description

Location: ACT, NSW
Duration: 6 Months
Clearance: Baseline

About the Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced finance professional to lead and support the delivery of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and treasury services within a dynamic Australian Government environment.
This role is responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of financial operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and fostering a high-performing team culture. Working closely with internal stakeholders, the successful candidate will provide leadership, guidance, and operational expertise to support efficient financial management and service delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Develop the capability of the Accounts team to ensure services are delivered to a high standard in accordance with best practice application of financial policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Foster continuous business improvement, including proposing and implementing changes to processes and functions.
• Cultivate and promote productive working relationships with stakeholders, clients, and colleagues.
• Assist with implementation of project related change through strategic engagement with business areas, project teams, and other stakeholders.

APS6 Accounts Receivable/ Team Leader

Location: ACT, NSW
Duration: 6 Months
Clearance: Baseline

About the Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced finance professional to lead and support the delivery of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and treasury services within a dynamic Australian Government environment.
This role is responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of financial operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and fostering a high-performing team culture. Working closely with internal stakeholders, the successful candidate will provide leadership, guidance, and operational expertise to support efficient financial management and service delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Develop the capability of the Accounts team to ensure services are delivered to a high standard in accordance with best practice application of financial policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Foster continuous business improvement, including proposing and implementing changes to processes and functions.
• Cultivate and promote productive working relationships with stakeholders, clients, and colleagues.
• Assist with implementation of project related change through strategic engagement with business areas, project teams, and other stakeholders.

About You:

• Relevant knowledge and experience in Accounts Payable, Receivable and Treasury functions.
• Ability to proactively engage with stakeholders and build strong working relationships.
• Ability to coach and develop staff using a calm, flexible and professional approach.
• Well developed, written and verbal communication skills with the capacity to convey complex information in a clear, concise and articulate manner.
• Self-motivation and ability to multitask and work under pressure to support the delivery of business.
• An ability to deal effectively with change.
• Experience using TechnologyOne financial management information system is desirable.

Our Commitment

We are committed to inclusive and culturally safe recruitment practices and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and career stages. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.