Accounts Payable Team Leader

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**About Us**Sydney Freezers is a leader in Food Service, distributing an extensive range of products to businesses across Greater Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle, and Canberra. We specialise in small goods, fresh meat, poultry, frozen seafood, dry and frozen goods, packaging, and chemicals. Additionally, we proudly offer our own brand of oil, flour, and fries.Sydney Freezers values strong partnerships with Australian farmers and key suppliers, ensuring our customers benefit from top-notch, locally sourced products.**About the Role**We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Team Leader to join our dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with proven expertise in managing accounts payable functions and leading a team in a fast-paced environment.**Key Responsibilities**:- Oversee the daily operations of the accounts payable team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and reconciliations.- Lead and manage a team, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance and professional growth.- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and maintain a strong control environment.- Conduct cost accounting analysis and provide insights to support financial decision-making.- Perform and review bank reconciliations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records.- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve any issues or discrepancies related to accounts payable.- Monitor team performance, implement process improvements, and drive operational efficiencies.**About You**:- A minimum of 3 years' experience in accounts team management, with a strong focus on accounts payable processes.- Demonstrated experience in cost accounting and bank reconciliation.- Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and lead a team to achieve business objectives.- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.- Proficiency in financial accounting software and MS Office, particularly Excel.**Qualifications**:- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred).- Professional certification in accounting or finance (preferred).**Benefits**:- Employee discount.- Opportunities for career progression and development.- Supportive and collaborative work environment.If you are an experienced Accounts Payable professional with a passion for leadership and process improvement, click the **APPLY **button to take the next step.Pay: From $75,000.00 per year**Benefits**:- Employee discount- Free drinks- Professional development assistanceSchedule:- 8 hour shift- Day shift- Monday to FridayApplication Question(s):- What's your expected annual base salary?- Have you completed a chartered accountant (CA) qualification?- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?**Education**:- Advanced Diploma / Associate Degree (preferred)**Experience**:- Accounts payable: 3 years (preferred)- Account reconciliation: 3 years (preferred)**Language**:- English (required)Licence/Certification:- Driver Licence (preferred)Work Authorisation:- Australia (required)Work Location: In person