We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead a team of five within a high-volume, complex finance environment. This is a permanent, full-time role, fully office-based in Sydney’s CBD, suited to a strong people leader with a passion for process improvement, automation, and modern AP systems. You will play a key role in driving efficiency, uplifting capability within the team, and continuing the evolution of the AP function through touchless and automated solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, and develop a team of 5 Accounts Payable professionals Oversee end-to-end AP operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong controls Drive continuous process improvement initiatives across AP workflows Implement and optimise automation, OCR, and touchless invoice processing Partner with Finance, Procurement, and internal stakeholders to streamline processes Utilise modern, large-scale ERP systems to improve reporting, efficiency, and compliance Identify and mitigate risks while maintaining compliance with policies and statutory requirements Act as a subject matter expert on AP best practice and emerging technologies Support system upgrades, enhancements, and change management initiatives About You Proven experience in an Accounts Payable Manager or Team Lead role Demonstrated success managing and developing a team of 5 or similar Strong background in process improvement and automation, with clear examples of impact Hands-on experience with OCR and touchless AP solutions Experience working with large ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar) Results-driven mindset with a focus on efficiency and continuous improvement Strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders Comfortable working in a fully office-based, CBD environment Please apply directly through this advert.
