Accounts Payable Manager

Lead, optimise and elevate the Accounts Payable function of a large multi-entity organisation.

Your new company
Hays is partnering with a well-established and growing Australian business to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Manager. Operating across multiple divisions and backed by a strong leadership team, this organisation is focused on process excellence, continuous improvement and maintaining a robust financial control environment. This is a rare opportunity for a senior Accounts Payable professional who enjoys balancing strategic ownership with hands-on involvement. You will take full responsibility for the AP function while remaining close to the day-to-day operations, troubleshooting complex issues and supporting your team through peak periods.
Your new role

• Owning and improving end-to-end accounts payable processes across multiple business units
• Managing payment controls, approval workflows and supplier master data integrity
• Monitoring creditor days and supporting working capital objectives
• Ensuring compliance with relevant tax, reporting and regulatory requirements
• Leading month-end AP activities, reconciliations and audit support
• Investigating complex transactional and system-related issues
• Partnering with operational stakeholders to improve purchasing and approval disciplines
• Leading, mentoring and developing a high-performing accounts payable team
• Supporting ERP, automation and continuous improvement projects

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience leading an Accounts Payable function within a high-volume, multi-entity environment
• Strong understanding of payment controls, compliance requirements and fraud prevention
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing AP teams
• Advanced ERP and Excel skills
• Strong reconciliation and analytical capabilities
• The ability to influence stakeholders and challenge processes where required
• A hands-on approach with the willingness to work in detail when needed
• Experience within industrial, construction, mining services, wholesale or similar environments will be highly regarded

What you'll get in return

• Permanent leadership opportunity
• Strategic and operational ownership of a critical finance function
• Exposure to business-wide process improvement and transformation initiatives
• Supportive executive leadership team
• Convenient south-eastern Perth location
• Competitive salary package aligned to experience

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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