Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Manager

at; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Company in Adelaide is seeking an Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Manager to lead a transactional finance team on an initial 6-month contract with extension potential.

The role focuses on end-to-end AP/AR, people leadership, process improvement and financial governance within a fast-paced defence-sector environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end AP/AR functions in a large/complex organisation.
• Strong leadership to mentor and develop a high-performing team.
• Solid understanding of financial controls, reconciliations and month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end AP/AR processes ensuring timely, accurate transaction processing.
• Manage month-end close activities, reconciliations and reporting.
• Drive process improvements across finance operations and internal controls.
• Coach and develop the AP/AR team while maintaining accountability and high standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve issues promptly.

Skills

AP/AR management

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Finance/Commerce/Business degree

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Manager

Location: Northern Suburbs Adelaide, SA
Salary Package: Competitive Hourly Rate + Super
Role highlights: Lead a high-performing transactional finance team | 6-month contract with extension potential | Defence sector

Role Overview

An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Manager to join a well-established organisation supplying into the defence sector on an initial 6-month contract, with the strong possibility of extension.

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you'll oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions while leading an established team and ensuring the smooth delivery of critical finance operations. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines people management, process improvement, stakeholder engagement and financial governance within a complex and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring timely, accurate and compliant transaction processing.
• Manage month-end and year-end close activities, reconciliations and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and internal controls.
• Lead, coach and develop the AP/AR team while fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to deliver exceptional service and resolve issues efficiently.
• Monitor KPIs, ensure regulatory compliance and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.

Candidate Profile

This opportunity will suit an experienced transactional finance leader who enjoys developing teams, improving processes and building strong stakeholder relationships.

The successful candidate will ideally possess:

• Proven experience managing Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable functions within a large or complex organisation.
• Previous leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the business.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Finance, Commerce or Business will be highly regarded.

Company, Culture & Benefits

Join a well-established organisation that plays an important role in supporting Australia's defence industry. You'll be working alongside an experienced finance leadership team within a collaborative environment that values continuous improvement, operational excellence and teamwork.

With an initial 6-month assignment and a genuine possibility of extension, this is an excellent opportunity to make an immediate impact while positioning yourself for a longer-term opportunity. The role offers exposure to a complex finance function and the chance to lead meaningful process improvements.

• Initial 6-month contract with strong potential for extension.
• Lead an established Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable team.
• Opportunity to drive process improvements within a business supporting the defence sector.

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