Finance Supervisor - Payroll, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Lead

Our client is seeking an experienced Finance Supervisor to join the team in a key leadership role overseeing the Payroll and Accounts functions. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of financial operations while supporting the company’s strategic objectives.

Reporting to the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis, the Finance Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Payroll, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. You will lead a small team, ensure compliance with legislation and enterprise agreements, and work closely with internal stakeholders to maintain financial integrity and operational effectiveness.

• Oversee daily Payroll and Accounts Receivable operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and legislative compliance
• Lead, supervise, coach, and support the Accounts Receivable and Payroll team
• Review Payroll processing, employee entitlements, deductions, and benefits in collaboration with People & Culture
• Monitor Accounts Receivable ageing reports, manage overdue accounts, and enforce credit policies
• Resolve discrepancies and respond to internal and external stakeholder enquiries
• Develop, implement, and improve financial procedures and internal controls to streamline Payroll and Accounts Receivables workflows
• Prepare regular financial reports, including Payroll summaries and Accounts Receivable reporting
• Support month-end and year-end financial close processes
• Partner with Operations regarding customer invoicing and related queries

You are a confident and collaborative finance professional with proven experience in leading finance functions. You bring strong analytical skills, a solutions-focused mindset, and the ability to build productive working relationships across the organisation. You enjoy improving processes, while keeping compliance, accuracy and service at the centre.

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting or Commerce
• Proven experience overseeing Payroll and/or Accounts Receivable functions
• Sound knowledge of relevant financial legislation and regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated people leadership including coaching and development
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience improving financial processes and internal controls
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using ERP systems such as TechnologyOne, Oracle or similar
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems

Please note - this position is based in Townsville on a full-time basis and will not accommodate FIFO/DIDO options. Relocation assistance will be provided for suitable candidates.

For a confidential discussion or to request further information, please contact Jack Green on 0472 707 *** or ***email_hidden***.