SILK Laser Clinics is a leading, household brand in beauty and medi aesthetics, operating across an extensive network of 140+ clinics, including franchises. They are one of the largest providers of premium laser and skin rejuvenation services nationally and they’ve proven themselves as a true leader, delivering consistent results in one of the world’s fastest growing industries.
Last year SILK was acquired by Wesfarmers – a prominent Top 10 ASX listed company. This strategic partnership not only promises to catalyse further expansion within the group, but also fortifies SILK's position in maintaining a competitive edge amid dynamic market shifts. A newly created role now exists for an experienced Accounts Payable Team Lead to join the company on a full time, permanent basis.
The Role
- Lead the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payments, accounts, and expense reports
- At the commencement of the role a key element will be to contribute to a system improvement project to streamline the Accounts Payable function to enable a higher volume of transactions and work to be managed
- Supervisory and workflow management duties for a small team, across multiple entities, fostering a supportive and high performing culture
- In alignment with organisational objectives, create specific, measurable, and achievable metrics for the team to strive towards
- Conduct regular meetings with team members to share updates, discuss feedback and address any challenges or concerns
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies in an effective and efficient manner
- Effectively oversee and maintain a positive and professional relationship with suppliers
- Ensure thorough execution of supplier reconciliations and reporting to guarantee accuracy and transparency
- Oversee Point of Sale reconciliations and report exceptions with recommendations to Finance managers
- Review BAS preparation process and submissions to the ATO
- Prepare and submit monthly to the group the Payment Times Report Scheme (PTRS) for four entities
- Actively participate in continuous improvement activities
- Assist in streamlining financial integration during M&A activities
- Additional finance support activities as required by the division
Ideally, you’ll be an experienced leader or a Senior Accounts Payable Officer looking to take a step up. You’ll have proven experience working within a multi-entity, high volume environment and you’ll have the confidence to liaise with key stakeholders to achieve strategic outcomes. You’ll be capable of setting clear targets and expectations across the team, whilst cultivating a collaborative culture of success. Above all, you’ll have outstanding time management skills as well as a detail orientated approach. Good systems and technical skills are also required. Experience working on integrating acquisitions and mergers will be highly regarded but is not essential.
In Return
- Newly created role that you can genuinely make your own
- Career opportunities across the broader business
- Norwood location – convenient to shops, cafés and dining
- Excellent employee discounts and benefits across the SILK Group
- Role is full time, however, flexible work arrangements can be negotiated
- Market leading, competitive salary package
- Modern systems and continuous improvement focus
- Supportive and cohesive team-based culture
If you’re interested in the position on offer, please apply now or alternatively, contact Annie McCoy on (08) 8273 9321 for further information.