Position Title: APS6 Team Leader – Accounts Payable
Employment Type: approx. 4 months with the potential to extend
Location: Canberra
Hourly Pay Rate: $65.03 plus 12% superannuation
Security Clearance/Requirements: Baseline Clearance and Pre-Employment Check
Working Arrangements: Onsite full-time

ABOUT THE ROLE A Federal Government department is seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader to lead their Accounts Payable team during an important period of change. This role will focus on managing the delivery of high-quality accounts payable services and supporting the implementation of new financial systems within a modernised operating environment.

The successful applicant will play a key role in providing technical advice, supervising a small team, and ensuring strong governance and compliance across financial operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the Accounts Payable function.
  
  
• Lead, supervise and develop a small team, ensuring high performance and collaboration.
  
  
• Provide technical advice and expertise on Accounts Payable matters.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with Commonwealth financial and governance frameworks.
  
  
• Manage workload prioritisation and quality assurance for the team.
  
  
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and updates of policies and procedures.
  
  
• Support end-of-month processes including reconciliations, journals, and management reporting.
  
  
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and provide timely, factual advice.
  
  
  
  

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years’ experience supervising Accounts Payable functions.
  
  
• Strong knowledge of the PGPA Act and Whole of Government financial frameworks.
  
  
• Experience with financial systems (e.g. Expense8, TechnologyOne) and tools (e.g. Excel).
  
  
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  
  
• Ability to deliver in high-pressure and dynamic environments.
  
  
• Strong communication skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
  
  
  
  

ELIGIBILITY

• Must be eligible to work in Australia.
  
  
• National Criminal History Check required prior to commencement.
  
  

Apply now or contact Angel Malkovich on 6260 8888 at SOS Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this role will close on Tuesday, 24 June 2025. If your application is received after this date, we’ll be happy to keep your CV on file for similar opportunities that may come up. We encourage you to apply, even if the closing date has passed.

SOS Recruitment is committed to the principles of workplace diversity and equity in employment and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, women, people with family responsibilities, people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs and LGBTIQ people.