Accounts Payable and Receivable Team Leader

About the role

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead a team across the AR and AP functions, acting as the point person for any day-to-day queries and ensuring the team maintains a high degree of accuracy when processing large volumes of data.
• Have detailed knowledge of the AR and AP processes to be able to support with the timely completion of tasks and responding to stakeholder queries
• Timely and accurate preparation and processing of fortnightly creditor payment runs, performing a preliminary review of the accounts payable batch prior to approval for payment by delegated staff
• Ensure invoices are appropriately approved, matched to purchase orders, coded and authorised
• Oversee the corporate credit card expense acquittal process in Oracle and the audits of business expense claims
• Review any supplier applications prepared by the Accounts Officers
• Responsible for the accurate invoicing of customers and receipting of payments into the accounting system
• Ensure recurring AR invoices and donations are processed accurately and in a timely manner, liaising with staff across SAHMRI regularly to ensure all potential revenue is charged and collected
• Monitor SAHMRI’s debtors’ ledger and liaise with outstanding debtors regarding payment
• Verify and process all new customer credit applications, and ongoing management of debtor records within the Oracle ERP system
• Provide input data for the preparation of the rolling cash flow forecast
• Oversee the daily reconciliation of the operating cash at bank account
• Prepare month-end reconciliations for AP, AR and all cash at bank accounts and oversee all other month-end reporting requirements across these areas

About You

The successful candidate will possess the following key attributes:

• Certificate in Business or other relevant qualification would be highly regarded but not essential
• Demonstratable experience in a similar role in a busy environment across both AR and AP functions
• Proven ability to identify and successfully implement process improvements
• Have superior data entry skills and a high attention to detail
• Experience with financial and accounting software packages such as Oracle or SAP
• Understanding of the importance of creditor and debtor management
• Be an excellent team player with exceptional interpersonal skills
• Friendly, self-motivated person who is willing to take ownership of the role

Special Requirements

• Some out of hours’ work may be required
• DCSI Employment Screening may be required

What We Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on current level, experience and qualifications
• In addition, we offer up to $15,900 FBT exempt salary packaging and up to $2,650 FBT exempt meals and entertainment packaging
• Flexible work arrangements to support work life balance
• Exposure to diverse research fields and technologies
• A collaborative, values-driven work environment

Our Culture and Values

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values and our institute is dedicated to grow a culture that pursues, enables and demands research excellence. We are proud of the work we do and work hard as a team to make a positive difference to the community.  Our values of excellence, innovation, courage, integrity and teamwork are what help us achieve our goals.

If these are also your values and goals, apply today.

Apply Now

Further information please email careers@sahmri.com

For a copy of the position description please click here.

Applications close: Tuesday 22^nd July 2025

Early applications are encouraged as the role may close earlier if filled.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply

To learn more about salary packaging, visit the Maxxia website.