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Accounting - Finance
Finance Team Leader - Revenue & Payables
Accounting - Finance
#748746
Remote / WFH
Tasman District Council
Job Description
Richmond, New Zealand
Reference: 6911222
Lead a high performing finance team
Drive continuous improvement
Make a real impact for our community
Are you an experienced finance professional with a background in accounts receivable, payables, credit management or revenue services? Do you enjoy leading people, improving processes and finding practical solutions to complex problems?
Tasman District Council is looking for a Team Leader - Revenue & Payables to lead a team responsible for accounts receivable, debt management and accounts payable functions.
This is an opportunity to combine your technical finance expertise with people leadership in a role that is varied, challenging and highly valued across the organisation.
About the role
Reporting to the Business Services & Rates Manager, you'll lead a small team of finance professionals responsible for revenue and payable functions across Council.
You'll:
Lead and support a team delivering accounts receivable, and accounts payable services
Oversee Council's debt management and debt recovery processes
Ensure financial transactions, reconciliations, refunds and transfers are accurate and compliant
Monitor workloads, priorities and service delivery across the team
Coach, mentor and develop team members to achieve their potential
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and customer service
Provide financial reporting, analysis and operational support to the Business Services & Rates Manager as their 2IC
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing technical finance responsibilities with leadership, relationship management and continuous improvement.
About you
Strong experience in finance, accounts receivable, credit management, revenue administration or a similar field
Experience leading, mentoring or developing staff
Sound financial systems, reporting and reconciliation skills
Confidence managing complex customer accounts and debt recovery situations with professionalism and empathy
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
A continuous improvement mindset and a desire to make things better
Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships
Experience within local government would be an advantage, but it isn't essential.
Why join us?
At Tasman District Council you'll join a collaborative and supportive organisation committed to delivering great outcomes for our communities.
We offer:
A positive team environment
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Health insurance
A paid day off on your birthday
A range of additional employee benefits
If you're ready to take the next step in your finance leadership career and want to work somewhere your contribution genuinely matters, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now!
For more information contact the People and Wellbeing Team on 03 543 8405.
Applications Close: 30 Jul 2026
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Reference: 6911222
Lead a high performing finance team
Drive continuous improvement
Make a real impact for our community
Are you an experienced finance professional with a background in accounts receivable, payables, credit management or revenue services? Do you enjoy leading people, improving processes and finding practical solutions to complex problems?
Tasman District Council is looking for a Team Leader - Revenue & Payables to lead a team responsible for accounts receivable, debt management and accounts payable functions.
This is an opportunity to combine your technical finance expertise with people leadership in a role that is varied, challenging and highly valued across the organisation.
About the role
Reporting to the Business Services & Rates Manager, you'll lead a small team of finance professionals responsible for revenue and payable functions across Council.
You'll:
Lead and support a team delivering accounts receivable, and accounts payable services
Oversee Council's debt management and debt recovery processes
Ensure financial transactions, reconciliations, refunds and transfers are accurate and compliant
Monitor workloads, priorities and service delivery across the team
Coach, mentor and develop team members to achieve their potential
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and customer service
Provide financial reporting, analysis and operational support to the Business Services & Rates Manager as their 2IC
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing technical finance responsibilities with leadership, relationship management and continuous improvement.
About you
Strong experience in finance, accounts receivable, credit management, revenue administration or a similar field
Experience leading, mentoring or developing staff
Sound financial systems, reporting and reconciliation skills
Confidence managing complex customer accounts and debt recovery situations with professionalism and empathy
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
A continuous improvement mindset and a desire to make things better
Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships
Experience within local government would be an advantage, but it isn't essential.
Why join us?
At Tasman District Council you'll join a collaborative and supportive organisation committed to delivering great outcomes for our communities.
We offer:
A positive team environment
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Health insurance
A paid day off on your birthday
A range of additional employee benefits
If you're ready to take the next step in your finance leadership career and want to work somewhere your contribution genuinely matters, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now!
For more information contact the People and Wellbeing Team on 03 543 8405.
Applications Close: 30 Jul 2026
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