Accounts Payable Manager - Permanent

Job title : Accounts Payable Manager - Permanent
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : $120,000 - $130,000 package
Contact name : Emma Kennedy
Contact email : ekennedy@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : EKW8452
  • Office located in the Western suburbs | Join a leading Australian business
  • Attractive remuneration package | Combine process improvement & AP leadership
  • Lead a team of 8 | Vibrant, energetic & collaborative team culture

About the Client
Our client is a market leading and innovative ASX listed business who are at the forefront of their industry. Their vision is to deliver service excellence while internally, develop and progress their staff. With a strong commitment to developing a positive culture within the business, this organisation has been able to expand over recent years to become the clear leader in their field and an instantly recognisable business. A brilliant opportunity presents for an experienced and high performing Accounts Payable Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.

Position Description

With team fit and culture a priority, the business is seeking a dynamic and motivated Accounts Payable Manager to lead a medium sized team.

Reporting directly to the CFO, the role will include but not be limited to:
  • Managing a team of 8 Accounts Payable Officers to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures, correcting errors or problems.
  • Provide individual training, motivation and leadership to the team to create a high-performance culture, empowering them through the provision of tools, specialist knowledge and coaching to develop performance orientated, focused and engaged teams and ensure objectives are met.
  • Ensure invoices are processed and approved in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Ensure payments are up to date and processed correctly.
  • Resolve complex AP issues and partner with key stakeholders across multiple departments.
  • Implement and maintain efficient and effective operating rhythms and mechanisms to ensure rigour across AP processes.
  • Provide relevant information on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis to support reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Streamlining processes and process improvement.
  • Partner with and assist the wider finance team.

Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will have proven management experience in an Accounts Payable capacity within a medium - large scale organisation, as well as the following attributes:
  • Outstanding knowledge of best practice for Accounts Payable 
  • Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Effective leadership and stakeholder management
  • Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
  • Passion and experience in developing and executing strategies which improve business performance
  • Strong interpersonal and influencing skills

Additional Benefits
  • Office based in Melbourne's West (Laverton North) with hybrid working arrangements
  • Job security in a permanent role 
  • Attractive salary offering ($120,000 - $130,000 package dependent on experience
  • State of the art modern office facilities
  • Play a key role in the strategic direction of the organisation, partnering with key stakeholders
  • Ongoing career development opportunity
  • Multifaceted role with a blend of operational leadership, systems optimisation and people development

How to apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Emma Kennedy at ekennedy@sharpandcarter.com.au