AddressTeam Lead – Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable
Permanent role based in Melbourne
We are certified carbon neutral and committed to reducing our impact on the environment.
We have long-term partnerships with charities working to address homelessness.
We're REA
REA Group is not your average digital business. From humble beginnings in a garage in Melbourne’s east in 1995, we have grown into a leading global digital business, specialising in property. With bold and ambitious goals, we are changing the way the world experiences property. No matter where you're at on your property journey, we're here to help with every step - whether that's finding or financing your next home.Our people are the key to our success. At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care. We are purpose driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact. As such, we’re proud to be named in Australia’s “Top 5” Best Workplaces two years in a row, as well as being recognised as a Best Workplace for Women.
Where the team fits in
The Team Lead – Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable sits within the Finance Operations team. The Finance Operations team consists of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payment Solutions working together to ensure the accurate processing, recording, collection, and management of transactions for the Australian business.
The Finance and Business Services team, or FaBS as we like to call them, is the engine room of the REA Group. The team is comprised of Finance, Risk & Assurance, Workplace Experience & Procurement, Investor Relations, Corporate Development and Corporate Communications.
This cross-functional group of individuals who are the best in their fields, provide strategic commercial input and guidance around decisions across all levels of the business, while continually improving the 'behind the scenes' of REA to support our people, drive efficiencies and maximise customer satisfaction.
What the role is all about
Leads the Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) teams, fostering a supportive, inclusive & productive culture.
Being a hands-on leader to assist the team when needed
Creates specific, measurable and achievable metrics for the team to strive towards
Measures and coaches the team to improve productivity, efficiency and quality
Liaises closely and communicates clearly with a range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure understanding of business processes, tasks and timelines
Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
Identifies optimisation opportunities and works with the team and stakeholders to improve processes
Manages team compliance against SOX controls
Owns the reporting responsibilities for the team, including creating monthly scorecard reporting
Collaborates on project work and driving process efficiencies
Who we’re looking for
Significant experience in Team Leadership, including experience with change management
Previous relevant experience in Finance Operation support roles (ideally both AR & AP), preferably in a corporate environment
Ability to effectively communicate & collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes
Effective problem-solving skills with a hands-on attitude
Continuous process improvement skills and experience
Great eye for detail, and the ability to think outside the box
Experience using Netsuite and Zendesk is not essential, although this would be an advantage
Looks at tricky situations through a solutions-focused lens
Work productively in a fast paced and agile environment
The REA experience
The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we’ll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow. We’re committed to your development – both professionally and personally. Your experience with us is something we take seriously.
We offer:
A hybrid and flexible approach to working - https://rea.to/hybrid-working
Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers
Programs to support mental, emotional, financial and physical health & wellbeing
Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity.
Hack Days so you can bring your big ideas to life
Performance recognition programs because hard work should never go unnoticed
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative, more effective and fuel disruptive thinking - be it cultural and ethnic backgrounds, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other identity or lived experience. We know diverse teams are critical to maintaining our success and driving new business opportunities. If you've got the skills, dedication and enthusiasm to learn but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch.
If you like the sound of us, then we think you should apply today. We're proud to be Circle Back Initiative Employer and we commit to respond to every applicant. While we're looking at your application, and preparing to come back to you with an update, why not get to know us a bit more through our various social channels?
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