Lead, optimise and elevate the Accounts Payable function of a large multi-entity organisation.Your new company Hays is partnering with a well-established and growing Australian business to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Manager.
Operating across multiple divisions and backed by a strong leadership team, this organisation is focused on process excellence, continuous improvement and maintaining a robust financial control environment.
This is a rare opportunity for a senior Accounts Payable professional who enjoys balancing strategic ownership with hands-on involvement.
You will take full responsibility for the AP function while remaining close to the day-to-day operations, troubleshooting complex issues and supporting your team through peak periods.Your new role Owning and improving end-to-end accounts payable processes across multiple business unitsManaging payment controls, approval workflows and supplier master data integrityMonitoring creditor days and supporting working capital objectivesEnsuring compliance with relevant tax, reporting and regulatory requirementsLeading month-end AP activities, reconciliations and audit supportInvestigating complex transactional and system-related issuesPartnering with operational stakeholders to improve purchasing and approval disciplinesLeading, mentoring and developing a high-performing accounts payable teamSupporting ERP,



automation and continuous improvement projectsWhat you'll need to succeed Proven experience leading an Accounts Payable function within a high-volume, multi-entity environmentStrong understanding of payment controls, compliance requirements and fraud preventionDemonstrated experience managing and developing AP teamsAdvanced ERP and Excel skillsStrong reconciliation and analytical capabilitiesThe ability to influence stakeholders and challenge processes where requiredA hands-on approach with the willingness to work in detail when neededExperience within industrial, construction, mining services, wholesale or similar environments will be highly regardedWhat you'll get in return Permanent leadership opportunityStrategic and operational ownership of a critical finance functionExposure to business-wide process improvement and transformation initiativesSupportive executive leadership teamConvenient south-eastern Perth locationCompetitive salary package aligned to experienceWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a current position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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📌 Accounts Payable Manager (Perth)
🏢 Hays
📍 Perth