Accounts Manager (AP/AR & Transformation)

Melbourne CBD | 12-Month FTC | Hybrid (2 days WFH)
Up to $150K Package

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Manager to join a well-established organisation undergoing a period of transformation and growth.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing Accounts Payable and Receivable operations, while also playing a key role in driving process and system improvements across the function.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will lead a small team and take ownership of the AP/AR function in a high-volume environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing end-to-end Accounts Payable and Receivable operations (AP-heavy role)
• Leading, mentoring and supporting a team of 2-3 staff
• Ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and reconciliations
• Managing workflows, allocating tasks, and monitoring team performance against KPIs
• Driving process improvements and system enhancements across the function
• Supporting the implementation and transition of a new purchase-to-pay (P2P) system
• Partnering with internal stakeholders to resolve queries and improve processes
• Supporting the Financial Controller with reporting, compliance, and ad hoc tasks

This role operates in a high-volume environment (approx. 3,000 invoices per month), requiring strong organisation and leadership capability.

About You

You will be a proactive and commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key requirements:

• Proven experience managing an AP/AR or transactional finance team
• Strong background in Accounts Payable within high-volume environments
• Experience driving process improvements or system implementations
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to balance hands-on operational work with team leadership

Systems Experience

• Experience with SAP Concur (highly regarded)
• Exposure to ERP systems (e.g. Dynamics GP or similar)
• Experience working across integrated procurement / finance systems

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to step into a key leadership role during a period of change
• Exposure to system implementation and transformation projects
• Hybrid working (2 days from home)
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture

If you're looking for a role where you can combine team leadership, operational delivery, and transformation, this is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact.