Description:
Accounts Payable Team Leader
Head Office – North Melbourne
Full Time Basis
- Exciting opportunity within a dynamic and growing Not-For-Profit organisation committed to social justice
- Competitive pay rate + super + 17.5% leave loading
- Access to Salary Packaging benefits
- Full Time Position
- Based at our Head Office in North Melbourne (VIC)
Who are we?
Wintringham is a specialist not-for-profit organisation providing an extensive range of aged care, housing and related support services to men and women aged 50-plus who have been homeless or at risk of homelessness. We employ over 1000 staff and operate from multiple offices across Melbourne, Regional Victoria, and Tasmania. Our Head Office provides the strategic direction and support services for Wintringham residential, housing and community care services.
Your new role
An exciting opportunity exists for a committed and proactive individual to join our expanding Finance Team at our Head Office as a Full Time Accounts Payable Team Leader. Reporting to the Finance Operations Manager, the Accounts Payable Team leader will primarily be responsible for managing daily/monthly accounts payable functions, cash reconciliations and the invoice approval system. This position is an excellent opportunity to further develop your understanding of accounting processes and procedures.
Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the below:
- Appropriately manage performance of the Accounts Payable team through coaching, supervision, debriefing, regular informal and formal performance feedback and reviews, and professional development support.
- Manage day-to-day and monthly accounts payable function, petty cash reconciliations.
- Manage invoice approval system under set framework and supplier accounts.
- Ensure the equitable distribution of work amongst the Accounts Payable team.
- Prepare and process invoices and pay within credit terms.
- Reconciliation of supplier statements.
- Resolving queries with creditors and liaising with Program Managers as required.
We are looking for candidates with the following:
You are an experienced accounts payable team leader with a flexible and collaborative approach to working with your team. Your skills will be supported by possessing the following:
- Strong investigative and problem-solving skills in order to quickly resolve issues and recommend process improvements to ensure the smooth functioning of accounts payable.
- Ability to work autonomously and prioritise tasks.
- A high degree of proficiency utilising Microsoft Office applications
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role
What’s in it for you?
We are committed to offering an enjoyable, safe and flexible workplace that provides a work-life balance. When you are working with Wintringham, you will have access to the following benefits:
- Access to exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging: salary package your personal expenses up to the amount of $15,900.
- Continuous development: we believe in giving our staff the skills they need and have an internal training program for all staff. We offer many growth opportunities and have a strong internal recruitment program.
- Free access to wellbeing services + discounts to retailers : When you are employed at Wintringham, you will have access to our Employee Assistance Program, Staff wellbeing portal as well as discounts to some of Australia’s leading retailers.
This sounds great! How do I apply?
For more information about this exciting role, you can view a copy of the Position Description via our website.
Applications can be addressed to Tien Tran and submitted via our website. We recommend you also include a Cover Letter outlining your suitability to the role!
Applications close on Friday 28th of March 2025 at 5pm.
We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences, our Inclusion Statement may be accessed here. We encourage applications from First Nations people, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at inclusion@wintringham.org.au
Successful applicants may be required to undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both parties will prevent Wintringham from being able to continue with your application.
Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.
Successful candidates will be required to comply with the Wintringham Health and Immunisation policy including having three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment, and must provide evidence.
Wintringham is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments and services. We celebrate differences in ability, age, culture, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, spirituality and beliefs. Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.
The safety of all older people is paramount, and we have zero tolerance for family violence including elder abuse.
Wintringham proudly acknowledges Australia’s First Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
Diversity and inclusion makes our community and Wintringham stronger, and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people.