Accounts Payable Team Leader
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29 days ago
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Job Summary
Your role
At Allens our business teams are specialists in their field using their unique knowledge and expertise to solve critical client and business challenges.
You will be a part of our Finance operations team based in either Sydney Brisbane or Melbourne. The team is responsible for managing the firms financial processes including accounts payable accounts receivable and financial reporting. They play a vital role in ensuring accuracy compliance and efficiency across all financial transactions.
As an Accounts Payable Team Leader you will:
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable team (4 direct reports) ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments
Lead and manage the invoice and expense management process through Emburse applying escalation frameworks for outstanding or unsubmitted invoices and expenses
Conduct routine ledger reviews support annual audit requests perform account reconciliations and ensure compliance with financial regulations
Engage effectively with stakeholders across departments in resolving accounts payable related issues
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
Foster a positive collaborative and customer-focused team culture
Collaborate with the Finance Project Manager to identify and drive process improvements optimise efficiency and ensure compliance with policies and procedures
This is a permanent full-time opportunity. Hybrid working (60% in the office) is how we work however flexibility matters at Allens so if you are seeking hybrid working or are looking for flexibility in your work we would be happy to discuss what arrangements would work best for you.
About you
You will have:
Strong leadership and organisational skills with experience managing accounts payable functions
Advanced skills in Accounts Payable and expense management systems with a solid understanding of end-to-end AP processes
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook) with moderate to advanced Excel skills highly regarded
Strong analytical problem-solving expertise and a track record of driving process improvements
Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced professional services environment delivering high-quality outcomes
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation
A proactive mindset with a desire to learn grow network and mentor others
Your development
In joining Allens you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged supported and guided as you learn and develop and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.
Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.
Our perks
Our benefits include:
Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration employee recruitment referral program discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets health and travel insurance charity matched funding program.
Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships annual flu vaccinations skin checks in-house snacks and catered meals subsidised sporting and social activities Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families.
Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions equipment to support working from home.
Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave access to an enhanced inclusive and flexible parental leave policy 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition.
Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.
Allens is also proud to invest in our communities giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.
How to apply
Wed love to hear from you so please click apply now! If you would like to find out more please visit This is Allens or listen to our Allens Confidential podcast to hear real stories from real people about life at Allens. Alternatively for a confidential discussion please email Olivia Newport Talent Acquisition Consultant -
At Allens our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our peoples differences across gender and gender identity sexual orientation age ability cultural backgrounds First Nations communities and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process please contact us at . We encourage applicants from all backgrounds so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align please express your interest by emailing us at . The right role for you might be just around the corner!
Key Skills
- Account Payable
- Internal Audit
- Vendor Invoices
- Data Entry
- FAA
- General Ledger Accounting
- Finance
- Accounting
- Excel
- ACH
- SOX
- ERP
- Expense Reports
- Financial statement
- Timely payments
About Company
Allens is an international commercial law firm with offices throughout Australia and Asia. Allens is an independent partnership operating in alliance with Linklaters LLP.
