Accounts Payable Team Leader

Vets Central is on a mission to become Australia’s leading veterinary partner, supporting high-quality veterinary care across the country.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a hands-on Accounts Payable Team Leader to lead a small AP team of three and take ownership of the end-to-end Accounts Payable function. This role suits someone who has come from a larger AP environment and is ready to step into a leadership position with both operational and people responsibility.

You’ll lead day-to-day AP operations while staying close to the detail, reviewing payments, managing queries, supporting processing, and ensuring accuracy and control across all AP activity. You’ll also receive a structured handover to ensure a smooth transition into the role.

✨ Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a small Accounts Payable team of three, including workload allocation, prioritisation, coaching, development, and performance reviews
• Take a hands-on approach to end-to-end AP processing, including invoices, expenses, AP inbox management, and escalated queries
• Review and approve weekly and international payment runs while maintaining accurate supplier ledgers across multiple entities
• Oversee monthly supplier reconciliations, support month-end close, and assist with reporting requirements
• Manage escalated supplier discrepancies and ensure timely resolution
• Own AP processes end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement, system optimisation, strong financial controls, and GST compliance

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong end-to-end Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume environment.
• Previous leadership experience is highly regarded; however, we will also consider someone with strong AP experience who is ready and motivated to step into a leadership role.
• A hands-on, detail-focused approach with strong technical AP capability.
• Confidence managing payment runs, reconciliations, and month-end processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central advantageous).
• Advanced Excel and strong systems capability.
• A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused mindset.

✨ Why you'll love working with us:

• Supportive, collaborative team environment.
• Real ownership of the Accounts Payable function with leadership scope.
• Structured onboarding and handover support from the current Team Lead
• Flexible work options, including one day WFH per week or a 9-day fortnight arrangement
• Investment in innovation, including AI-enabled document capture and automation to streamline AP processes
• Paid parking and bring-your-pet-to-work days
• Fitness Passport membership options
• Novated leasing options
• Monthly in-office massages
• Mental Health First Aid certified workplace, with Employee Assistance Program support
• Complimentary office snacks and Friday afternoon drinks
• Proudly “Great Place to Work” certified
• Modern, fun, pet-friendly office environment located opposite HOTA

If you’re looking for a leadership role where you can stay hands-on while building and guiding a capable AP team, we’d love to hear from you.