Accounts Payable Team Leader

The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for an Accounts Payable (AP) Team Leader to join our Ashurst Service Central (ASC) - Finance team in Brisbane. This is a permanent position and will include some the following responsibilities:

• Creating an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture;
• Coaching and developing the Accounts Payable team;
• Managing the resource profile of the team ensuring necessary resources are available during peak and steady periods to support BAU, additionally delegating tasks, setting deadlines and facilitating regular team meetings;
• Delivering training when required to team members and business users;
• Ensuring supplier invoices are paid on a timely basis;
• Ensuring supplier records are accurate and up to date;
• Reviewing and approving supplier payments;
• Assisting international offices with queries and processing;
• Assisting in the processing of invoices, expenses, payments and supplier details as necessary;
• Assisting with firm corporate card program - including applications, cancellations, fraud claims, general administration;
• Completing monthly bank reconciliations.

A full job description including a breakdown of responsibilities can be found either below or attached at the bottom of our advertisement on our Ashurst careers page
About You
To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience:

• Strong leadership and management of AP team(s)
• Proven track record of providing quality customer service
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise own workload and assist other team members to achieve collective goals
• Demonstrated experience responding to high volumes of queries, ensuring quality output
• Ability to communicate effectively with clear and concise language verbally and with written correspondence
• Strong knowledge of expense management systems (EMS)
• Experience with management of corporate card program
• Experience with Purchase Order system
• Ability to deal with tight deadlines and demonstrate flexibility as required to perform under pressure
• Excellent team player with the ability to work co-operatively and flexibly within own team and across other teams
• Good level of MS Office including Excel
• High level of attention to detail

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?
We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:

• competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
• complimentary gym memberships;
• corporate health plans;
• a global professional development offering for all employees; and
• an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.
We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.
Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.
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