Accounts Payable Manager

7 days ago

Greater Melbourne Area, Australia Sharp & Carter Full time $130,000 - $140,000 per year
  • $130,000 - $140,000 + super
  • Melbourne CBD location - 3 days WFH - Interstate travel required
  • Large, complex, high-volume environment

About the Company
Our client is a large, multi-site organisation with a significant Accounts Payable footprint spanning Melbourne, inter-state and a large offshore processing team. With a recent systems uplift and growing operational demands, they are seeking an experienced AP Manager who comes from a high-volume, complex AP environment. Melbourne CBD based with 2 days in the office and 3 days WFH. Interstate travel required a couple of times annually based on the companies needs.

About the Role
This role leads the end-to-end AP function across onshore and offshore teams. You'll oversee high-volume invoice processing, support ongoing system enhancements, strengthen controls, streamline processes, and uplift capability across a dispersed AP workforce.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a large AP operations across Melbourne, interstate and an offshore team. Manage & mentor the AP team ensuring quality, consistency and strong team communication
  • Oversee high-volume, complex invoice processing
  • Support ongoing process optimisation and system enhancements
  • Drive AP accuracy, controls, compliance and continuous improvement
  • Resolve complex AP issues and partner with key stakeholders across multiple departments
  • Report on AP performance, trends, risks and improvement initiatives
  • Bi-monthly interstate travel is required to maintain alignment, coach local teams, and build relationships.

About You

  • Strong experience leading Accounts Payable teams in a large, complex business
  • Comfortable managing onshore and offshore staff in a high-volume environment
  • Exposure to ERP systems and process uplift
  • Exceptional communication skills; able to simplify complex information for stakeholders
  • Hands-on leader with a practical, solutions-focused approach
  • Confident in coaching, influencing and driving operational improvements
  • Must be willing to travel bi-monthly interstate

Why You'll Love It

  • Excellent Hybrid working -2 days in the office & 3 days from home
  • Salary: $130,000 - $140,000 + super
  • Melbourne CBD location close to public transport
  • Opportunity to travel interstate regularly, covered by the business
  • Senior AP leadership role with genuine impact across multiple sites
  • Blend of operational leadership, systems optimisation and people development
  • Join a high-performing team during an exciting period of improvement and growth

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