Our client is a large, multi-site organisation with a significant Accounts Payable footprint spanning Perth, 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. Perth central 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 operation across Perth, 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
- Interstate travel is required to maintain alignment, coach local teams, and build relationships.
- 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 interstate occasionally
- Excellent Hybrid working –2 days in the office & 3 days from home
- Salary: $130,000 – $140,000 + super
- Perth 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
Click Apply Now or email Paris Castledine at pcastledine@sharpandcarter.com.au for a confidential discussion.
