Accounts Payable Team Leader

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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 part of our Finance operations team based in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne, responsible for managing the firm’s financial processes including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting. As an Accounts Payable Team Leader, you will lead the day‑to‑day operations of the team, manage invoice & expense processes, conduct ledger reviews, support audits, engage stakeholders, and drive process improvements.

• 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 to resolve 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

About You

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

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 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. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at careers@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, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you are excited about this role but your past experience does not align, please express your interest by emailing us at careers@allens.com.au. The right role for you might be just around the corner!

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