Accounts Payable Team Leader

This is an exciting opportunity to join Air Control Australia as a full-time Accounts Payable Team Leader based at our Head Office in Bayswater, Victoria. As Team Leader, you will play a vital role to oversee and guide our AP function, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across all processes.

About us

Air Control Australia is a leading provider of air conditioning solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, we are committed to delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service. Our team of dedicated professionals is passionate about creating comfortable, energy-efficient environments for our clients. We are a national company who employ approximately 200 staff.

Key Responsibilities

• High volume of approximately 200 invoices per day
• Ensure accurate processing of invoices, credit notes, and supplier reconciliations
• Schedule and process supplier payments
• Cashflow management
• Manage supplier and subcontractor databases, including insurances and licences
• Manage credit card transactions and policy compliance
• Bank reconciliations
• Multiple legal entities
• Oversee and manage the Accounts Payable team, providing leadership, mentoring, and training
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and resolve queries promptly
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant legislation
• Assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures
• Prepare and review AP reports, KPIs, and month-end reconciliations
• Collaborate with finance and operational teams to support broader business goals

About You

• Proven track record in a similar role, experience in Accounts Payable minimum 10 years, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team leader role
• Proficiency with accounting systems (e.g., Xero, MYOB)
• Strong Microsoft Office skills especially Excel
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles
• Strong understanding of AP processes, controls, compliance and reporting
• Strong planning, organizational and time management skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
• Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving
• Ideas and innovation for better processes, curiosity, question the status quo
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical skills, with the ability to accurately maintain financial records
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Professional integrity and a proactive, innovative mindset
• Relevant qualifications in accounting or finance would be highly regarded

Highly regarded (but not essential):

• Construction industry knowledge in terms of the Security of Payments Act (Australia wide), progress claims, cash retentions & bank guarantees

What We Offer

At Air Control Australia, we are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5.00 pm or 8.00 am to 4.30 pm
• Full-time, permanent role
• Relaxed and fun workplace culture
• Good career development with further career opportunities
• Be an active player in our growth strategy
• An attractive remuneration package is on offer (based upon experience)
• Immediate start available

If you're ready to step into a leadership role and make an impact, we'd love to hear from you

Important: Please include a personalized cover letter to tell us why you would be a good fit for our business, this role and anything that your resume does not convey.

Please note: We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.