Team Lead Accounts

About us

Australian United Retailers is a dynamic and forward-thinking retail organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional service and value to our customers. With a strong presence across multiple retail channels, we are committed to operational excellence and creating a supportive workplace culture where our team members can thrive and develop their careers.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Team Lead Accounts to join our Finance team at our South Wharf, Victoria office. This is a full-time position responsible for leading the day-to-day accounts function, ensuring accurate, timely and efficient financial processing and reporting. A key focus of the role is the end-to-end management of supplier and store rebates, including calculations, accruals, reconciliations, claims and payments. The role provides leadership to the accounts team, maintains strong financial controls, supports month-end and year-end processes, and drives continuous improvement across accounting operations. This position is integral to supporting the financial health and operational success of Australian United Retailers.

Key responsibilities

The role oversees the Accounts function, with key responsibility for:

• Rebate management – overseeing supplier and store rebates, including calculations, accruals, claims, credits, reconciliations and payments.

• Financial operations – preparing bank reconciliations

• Month-end and year-end – coordinating reconciliations, accruals, journals, reporting and financial close activities and assisting with half year and year end audit.

• Team leadership – managing three staff, allocating workloads, supporting team development, monitoring performance and ensuring accounting deadlines are achieved.

• Financial controls – maintaining accurate processes, reconciliations and compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.

• Reporting and stakeholders – preparing financial information and working with suppliers, stores, management and internal stakeholders to resolve queries and discrepancies.

• Process improvement – identifying opportunities to improve, streamline and automate accounting and rebate processes.

What we're looking for

• 5+ years of experience in accounts receivable, credit control or a related finance function, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead capacity

• Proven expertise in accounts receivable management, including collections, credit assessment and dispute resolution

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls and compliance requirements

• Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop team members

• Advanced proficiency in accounting software systems and Microsoft Excel

• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with customers, colleagues and senior stakeholders

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail

• Demonstrated experience in process improvement and implementing operational efficiencies

• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic environment

• Professional accounting qualifications such as CPA, ICAA or equivalent would be advantageous

What we offer

Australian United Retailers values its employees and fosters a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture where your contributions are recognised and valued. Our hybrid work arrangements aim to support a healthy work-life balance, and we offer access to employee wellness programmes and support services. Additionally, we provide competitive remuneration, superannuation contributions and various employee benefits. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Apply now

If you are an experienced accounting professional with strong team leadership capabilities and a passion for driving excellence in accounts receivable management, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your CV, a cover letter and contact details to apply for this exciting opportunity with Australian United Retailers.