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MARS Recruitment is partnering with a values-driven organisation to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Lead to take ownership of the AP function and lead a small, established team.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys being close to the detail while also improving processes and supporting their AP team.

The Opportunity
Lead and support a team of 4 Accounts Payable Officers
Oversee day-to-day AP operations, including invoice processing and payment runs
Ensure AP processes are accurate, timely and compliant with internal controls
Coordinate payment schedules with Treasury and broader Finance
Oversee supplier reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
Work closely with internal stakeholders, budget holders and suppliers
Identify and implement improvements across AP processes, systems and workflows
Provide guidance, supervision and development to the AP team

About You





We're looking for an experienced AP professional who has stepped into a supervisory or team leadership capacity and is ready to take ownership of a broader AP function.

You'll bring:
Solid end-to-end Accounts Payable experience
Previous experience leading, supervising, or mentoring an AP team
A sound understanding of reconciliations, payment workflows and internal controls
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Confidence working with financial systems and digital approval workflows
Strong Excel skills
A proactive approach to process improvement
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 would be advantageous, as would experience within not-for-profit or another values-led workplace.

This is an chance to step into a genuine leadership position where you'll have ownership of the AP function, lead a team and play an important role within the wider Finance team, apply today!

📌 Accounts Payable Team Leader Perth (Australia)
🏢 Mars Recruitment
📍 Australia