Senior Accounts Payable Officer

Perigon Group Pty Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Perigon Group Pty Limited is seeking a senior Accounts Payable professional in Sydney to take ownership of end-to-end AP processes, ensuring timely invoice processing and payments. The role focuses on driving process improvements, strengthening controls, and collaborating with stakeholders to support accurate financial reporting.

You will manage AP workflows, mentor junior team members and contribute to month-end activities, with a hands-on approach and emphasis on continuous improvement within

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Accounts Payable in a senior role.
• Strong end-to-end AP understanding and controls.
• Proven mentoring and team development experience.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proactive problem solving and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on ownership of end-to-end Accounts Payable function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments.
• Manage workload and performance across the AP team.
• Oversee weekly payment runs, supplier reconciliations, invoice approvals and month-end accruals.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, resolving payment queries and discrepancies.
• Review aged payables, monitor payment trends and support cash flow forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, financial controls and audit requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Support system enhancements and improvements

Skills

Accounts Payable

Team leadership

ERP systems

Stakeholder mgmt

Process improvement

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Our client is a highly regarded organisation with a strong reputation and a clear focus on delivering positive community outcomes.
You will take ownership of the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring accurate and timely payment processing.
This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to improve processes, strengthen financial controls and work closely with stakeholders across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:

• Hands-on ownership of end-to-end Accounts Payable function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments.
• Managing workload and performance.
• Manage weekly payment runs, supplier reconciliations, invoice approvals and month-end accruals.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, resolving payment queries and discrepancies.
• Review aged payables, monitor payment trends and support cash flow forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, financial controls and audit requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Support system enhancements and improvements

To be successful, you will bring:

• At least 5 years' experience in Accounts Payable, within a Senior capacity.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end AP processes, financial controls and month-end requirements.
• Proven ability to manage, mentor and develop team members.
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.