AR & AP Team Leader
About the Company
We are recruiting for a large, well-established organisation operating within theenergy and infrastructure sector.
The business supports critical assets and services across Australia and plays a key role in delivering reliable outcomes to major markets and communities.
With ongoing transformation and system evolution underway, this is an opportunity to join a complex organisation committed to continuous improvement.
The Opportunity
TheAR & AP Team Leaderis responsible for leading the end-to-end Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions while managing a capable and experienced team.
This is ahands-on leadership rolecombining people management, operational oversight, and process improvement.
The positionreports directly to the Head of Financeand sits within a broaderfinance function of approximately 30 professionals, working closely with senior finance leadership and key stakeholders across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a team of 9 direct reports (8 Accounts Payable, 1 Accounts Receivable)
Allocate workloads, set priorities, and ensure deadlines, accuracy targets, and SLAs are met
Conduct regular team meetings, performance reviews, and ongoing training
Act as the first point of escalation for AR/AP operational issues
Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture
Accounts Payable (AP)
Oversee end-to-end invoice processing, approvals, and payment runs
Ensure supplier payments are accurate and made on time
Manage supplier enquiries, discrepancies, and shared inbox workflows
Oversee corporate credit card reconciliations
Maintain supplier master data and ensure data integrity
Review and optimise AP processes across invoice processing, payments, and vendor maintenance
Accounts Receivable (AR)
Oversee customer invoicing, including asset-related and revenue invoices
Manage monthly manual invoices when needed
Monitor collections, aged debt, and credit limits
Oversee cash receipting and customer account reconciliations
Resolve customer billing disputes and discrepancies
Prepare monthly cash and aged debt reporting and monthly AR reporting, including cash flow and aged debt analysis
Controls, Compliance & Reporting
Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and accounting standards
Support month-end and year-end close activities
Prepare and review AR/AP reconciliations, KPIs, and management reports
Support internal and external audit requirements
Ensure strong documentation and governance across AR/AP processes
Process Improvement & Change
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and automation
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across AR/AP workflows
Support and lead change in a complex, evolving environment
Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, and other internal teams to streamline processes
Champion best practice, controls, and system optimisation
Skills & Experience
Strong knowledge ofAccounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processesand core accounting principles
Previous experience in ateam lead or supervisory role, ideally within a medium to large organisation
Demonstratedhands-onAR/AP experience
High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and controls
Excellent organisational and time-management skills
Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution capabilities
Effective communicator, able to engage with internal stakeholders and external suppliers/customers
Preferred
Experience working in acomplex or regulated environment
Exposure toprocess improvement or change initiativeswithin finance operations
Strong Excel capability and experience working with ERP systems
What's On Offer
Hybrid working model:2 days in the office, up to 3 days working from home
A strong, collaborative AR/AP team with the right skill mix already in place
Competitive salary package including bonus
Direct exposure to senior finance leadership
A leadership role with genuine scope to influence processes and drive improvement
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