Accounts Payable Team Leader

Essity

Accounts Payable Team Leader overseeing high-volume supplier transactions and leading a small team at Essity. Driving process excellence and financial outcomes across Australasia.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeSpringvale • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead day-to-day Accounts Payable operations, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing, payments, and reconciliations
Manage weekly and monthly payment runs in line with agreed terms
Oversee supplier master data and ensure strong governance practices
Monitor AP ageing and resolve outstanding items proactively
Lead, coach, and develop a team of four, fostering accountability and collaboration
Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and financial reporting standards
Support month-end close activities, including reconciliations and accruals
Act as a key point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders, resolving queries and disputes
Partner with Finance, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to optimize processes
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and ERP (SAP) enhancements
Track and improve key performance metrics such as invoice cycle time and payment accuracy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
5 years’ experience in Accounts Payable or transactional finance roles
Proven experience leading or supervising a team
Strong ERP experience (SAP preferred)
Solid understanding of financial controls and accounting principles
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
High attention to detail with the ability to manage competing deadlines
A proactive, service-oriented approach with a focus on outcomes
Adaptable and open to change, with a continuous improvement mindset
Nice to have: Professional certification such as CAPP or APM

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible working arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

invoice processingpaymentsreconciliationsAP ageing managementfinancial reportingmonth-end close activitiesaccrualscontinuous improvementautomationkey performance metrics

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingaccountabilitycollaborationstakeholder engagementcommunicationattention to detailproactive approachadaptabilityservice-oriented

Certifications

CAPPAPM