Accounts Payable Manager

Randstad; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Permanent full-time role

Job summary

Randstad client in Western Sydney is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead both onshore and offshore AP activities, ensuring complete, accurate, and compliant multi-currency payments and strong internal controls.

The role reports to Finance Operations and requires managing the AP team, driving improvements, and collaborating with executives as the AP SME. It’s a permanent full-time opportunity with a salary of A$120,000–A$130,000 + super.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• CPA or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years managing an accounts payable team or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage accounts payable team, including hiring, training, and setting KPIs.
• Oversee end-to-end AP functions: invoicing, reconciliations, accruals, intercompany.
• Ensure adherence to policies with strong controls and compliance.
• Coordinate with offshore teams to optimize performance.
• Drive improvements and change management in AP processes.

Skills

Leadership

AP management

Offshore/onshore operations

ERP implementation

Multi-currency payments

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA or relevant certification

Tools

XERO

MYOB

QuickBooks

Job description

As one of the established organization, my client is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join their growing team, based in Western Sydney.

The successful candidate will lead and manage the onshore and offshore AP activities, ensuring complete, accurate and compliant multi-currency payments and strong internal controls. They will collaborate across the business, building rapport with key stakeholders, including executives while being the go-to AP subject matter expert (SME) alongside drive improvements.

About the Opportunity / Responsibilities:

Reporting into a supportive Finance Operations Manager.

• Lead and manage the accounts payable team, including hiring, training, delegation of tasks, and setting KPIs to enhance engagement and performance
• Lead the end to end Accounts Payable function - invoice processing, reconciliations, accruals. intercompany transactions
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures, fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment
• Allocate tasks effectively to meet daily operational requirements, ensuring scalability and avoiding key person reliance
• Drive team performance through effective communication, performance evaluations, and regular meetings
• Build business cases for resource requirements, including budget and forecast impact assessments.
• Provide support for integration, divestment, or M&A activities as needed
• Develop offshore operations, implementing strategies to optimize performance and processes in alignment with business needs
• Coordinate seamlessly with offshore teams, ensuring deliverables are met and compliance requirements are adhered to
• Engage with stakeholders, including risk and compliance, to address regulatory changes affecting AP operations
• Provide change management initiatives such as updating policies and enhancing month-end close processes
• Act as a change ambassador, proposing and implementing innovative improvements to AP activities
• Oversee efficient processing of invoices, credit card programs, expense reports, and payment runs
• Any other reasonable duties that may be required

Ideal Profile

This opportunity is for someone who has similar past experience. You will also bring:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or relevant certification is a plus
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing an accounts payable team or a similar financial role
• Proven experience managing offshore and onshore operations/teams
• Familiarity and experience with improving and/or implementing accounts payable automation solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with large ERP systems - currently using XERO, MYOB and Quickbooks - will be integrating a new ERP system
• Ability to work in a fast phased environment
• Ad hoc travel is required as part of this role - not frequent
• $120,000 - 130,000 + Super (can go slightly more based on experience)
• Permanent full time opportunity
• Western Sydney location
• Great team culture and friendly environment

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.