Accounts Payable Team Leader at Allens

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Organisational Skills, Accounts Payable, Expense Management, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Stakeholder Management, Communication Skills, Process Improvements, Microsoft Office, Excel, Collaboration, Customer Focus, Compliance, Financial Regulations, Team Culture

Industry

Law Practice

Description

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 firm’s 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? We'd 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 - olivia.newport@allens.com.au At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's 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 careers@allens.com.au. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at careers@allens.com.au. The right role for you might be just around the corner! At Allens, we've been building legal careers for 200 years; longer than any other firm in Australia. The impact of our people extends to almost every sphere of business, government, the judiciary and the wider legal profession. We continue to provide opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds to build outstanding careers and shape the world around them. Through our alliance with Linklaters, we work in a global network of 40 offices in 25 countries. Our size and global reach provide exceptional opportunities for career development, including both on-the-job learning and formal training and development opportunities. Our commitment to high performance is balanced with a focus on wellbeing, with a culture that's inclusive, supportive and collaborative. We prioritise connection and value the unique contribution of everyone at the firm. We're proud to hold some of the world's longest ongoing client relationships, stretching back more than 180 years.

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments. Engage effectively with stakeholders across departments to resolve accounts payable related issues and drive process improvements.