Senior AP Lead: Process Optimizer & Stakeholders

Perigon Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Perigon Group is supporting a well-regarded organisation focused on community outcomes. You will own the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, oversee daily processing and ensure invoices and payments are handled accurately and on time.

This hands-on role offers the opportunity to streamline processes, strengthen financial controls and collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation, driving efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' AP experience in a senior role.
• Strong end-to-end AP & month-end controls.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop staff.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end AP function for timely invoice payments.
• Manage workload and performance.
• Oversee weekly payment runs, supplier reconciliations and month-end accruals.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Review aged payables and support cash flow forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with policies, controls and audits.
• Identify process improvements and support system enhancements.
• Support system enhancements and improvements.

Skills

Accounts Payable

End-to-end AP

Financial controls

Stakeholder management

Mentoring/leadership

Problem solving

Proactive improvement

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Perigon Group is supporting a well-regarded organisation focused on community outcomes. You will own the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, oversee daily processing and ensure invoices and payments are handled accurately and on time.

This hands-on role offers the opportunity to streamline processes, strengthen financial controls and collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation, driving efficiency and accuracy.