AR & AP Team Leader
Salary:
Up to $150,000 package + bonus
Location:
Central Adelaide
Work Model:
Hybrid - up to 3 days working from home
About the Company
We are recruiting for a large, well-established organisation operating within the
energy 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
The
AR & AP Team Leader
is responsible for leading the end-to-end Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions while managing a capable and experienced team. This is a
hands-on leadership role
combining people management, operational oversight, and process improvement.
The position
reports directly to the Head of Finance
and sits within a broader
finance function of approximately 30 professionals
, working closely with senior finance leadership and key stakeholders across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Management:
* 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
Essential:
* Strong knowledge of
Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes
and core accounting principles
* Previous experience in a
team lead or supervisory role
, ideally within a medium to large organisation
* Demonstrated
hands-on
AR/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 a
complex or regulated environment
* Exposure to
process improvement or change initiatives
within 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
* Central Adelaide location
To apply or learn more, contact Yani Bormans on
Reference Number:
This is a
hybrid
position.
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