Accounts Payable Manager

We are seeking an experienced and driven Accounts Payable Manager to join a high-performing Head Office Finance team in South Sydney within a large, privately owned and diversified group. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a complex AP function in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment, while driving team performance, process improvement, and operational excellence.

About the Business

This organisation is a large privately owned group operating across hospitality. The group operates a structure with 50 operating entities, requiring strong coordination of intercompany transactions, stakeholder management, and financial accuracy across multiple business units.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, you will lead the Accounts Payable function and manage a team of 6 AP Officers within a wider finance team.

This role combines hands-on involvement with leadership responsibility, offering the opportunity to shape processes, support a growing team, and manage a high-volume, multi-entity environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 6 Accounts Payable Officers
• Oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable across 50 operating entities
• Ensure accurate allocation of invoices across multiple business units
• Manage weekly payment runs and ad hoc payments
• Process and support high-volume supplier invoices
• Prepare accruals and prepayments for month-end reporting
• Oversee multi-currency payments
• Maintain both automated and manual payment processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Manage competing priorities and stakeholder expectations in a privately owned environment
• Support the team with complex queries and drive best practice across AP operations

About You

• 5+ years' experience in Accounts Payable, ideally in a senior or leadership capacity
• Experience working within complex, multi-entity environments
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Hands-on and detail-oriented with solid technical AP knowledge
• Proven leadership ability with a coaching and development mindset
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Why Join

• Full ownership of a high-volume AP function within a large group
• Opportunity to lead and develop an experienced team
• Strong employee benefits including significant discounts
• Study support (CPA/CA) available
• Supportive team culture with strong tenure and stability
• Hybrid working arrangement and onsite parking available

Don't hesitate to send your updated CV to yani.bormans@roberthal.com.au

Reference Number: 06800-0013464755

This is a hybrid position.

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