Job Description

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Manager

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

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Role Overview

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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.

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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.

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Responsibilities

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

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

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The successful candidate will ideally possess:

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

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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.

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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 chance. The role offers exposure to a complex finance function and the chance to lead meaningful process improvements.

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