Accounts Receivable & Administration Team Leader

Job title : Accounts Receivable & Administration Team Leader
Location : Melbourne
Salary : $74,000 + super + salary packaging
Contact name : Emma Kennedy
Contact email : ekennedy@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : EKN3612
  • Overseeing a team of 10 | Permanent role
  • Based in Melbourne's North-East | Attractive salary
  • Career development opportunity | Join an industry leader

What's on offer:
The opportunity to work for a market leading business, at the forefront of their industry, on a permanent basis. Be part of this excellent 'growth story' and make a difference within their business. Offering a collaborative and supportive work environment that values a high performing culture and drive to achieve results. Our client are ideally seeking a candidate with prior experience in leading a large team, however are open to an up and comer who has overseen a small team with strong interpersonal skills, and is ready to get take the next step in their career.

Position Description:
Reporting directly into the Accounts & Administration Manager, you will oversee a medium sized division that incorporates Accounts Receivable and Administration staff. Your role duties will include:
  • Effectively lead, mentor and oversee a team of 10 staff
  • Management of the day to day operations of collections, allocations, reconciliations and customer call centre 
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships across the business alongside external stakeholders
  • Train and support staff to confidently & efficiently respond to high volume customers queries
  • Identify continuous improvement opportunities across various platforms
  • Ensure team members diligently meet daily and weekly targets
  • Reporting duties 

Ideal Candidate:
The successful applicant with either have proven experience in a similar AR Team Leader role, or will be an up and comer who has overseen a smaller sized team and looking to take the next step in their career. Additionally, you will have the follow skills:
  • Excellent communication skills and a desire to maintain strong stakeholder relationships throughout the business
  • Dynamic and flexible personality
  • People first approach to both your team members and customers
  • Possess a positive attitude with a keen desire to lead and develop staff members
  • Proven experience in a fast paced environment
  • Uphold initiative and passion in leading continuous process improvement
  • Exceptional organisational skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritise tasks   

About our Client:
Our client is a market-leading organisation who are dominant in their field and renowned for being reputable and well respected, with a combined customer and employee first approach. They aim to positively affect the well being of their employees and the community, whilst striving for excellence. This successful business is presently looking for an outstanding Accounts Receivable Team Leader to come on board and be heavily involved in the strategic direction of the business in a truly multi-faceted role. 

Additional Benefits:
  • Job security in a permanent position
  • A collaborative and close-knit team
  • Feel appreciated in the team and rewarded for your hard efforts
  • Be part of a successful company and 'make a difference' within their business
  • $74,000 + super + salary packaging
  • Be hands on with staff development and be involved in process improvement
  • 1 x RDO monthly 

How to Apply:
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Emma Kennedy at ekennedy@sharpandcarter.com.au