A day in the life:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the onshore AP team while supporting offshore operations and escalations
• Own end‑to‑end accounts payable processes, ensuring timely, accurate payments and compliant controls
• Monitor performance against OKRs and SLAs, providing coaching and feedback where required
• Act as the key AP contact for internal stakeholders and suppliers, resolving issues and maintaining strong relationships
• Oversee aged creditors, payment cycles, and vendor reconciliations
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and system enhancements across AP processes
• Maintain AP SOPs and ensure consistent, best‑practice ways of working
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, SOX controls, audit requirements, and fraud prevention standards
• Deliver accurate AP reporting, metrics, and insights to senior leadership
• Lead and support AP‑related projects, system implementations, and operational transitions
• Partner with Finance, Technology, and Change teams to embed new processes into BAU operations

Who you are:

• Strong leadership, coaching, team management skills and excellent communication and stakeholder engagement ability
• End‑to‑end knowledge of Accounts Payable processes and financial controls
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on continuous improvement
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Business Central, Xero) and AP automation tools
• Advanced Excel skills with confidence in analysing and presenting data
• High attention to detail with strong organisation and prioritisation skills
• 3–5 years’ Accounts Payable experience, with 1–2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Experience in shared services or multi‑location environments (offshore exposure desirable)
• Strong understanding of reconciliations, payment platforms, and AP systems
• Knowledge of compliance requirements including GST/VAT and audit processes
• Certificate IV or Diploma in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Business Administration (or equivalent)
• Leadership, business, or finance qualifications highly regarded but not essential

What you'll enjoy: