At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Accounts Payable team and manage supplier invoices efficiently.
- Company: Join Morco, Australia's top fresh produce supplier with a local heart.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Work on-site 5 days a week in a dynamic, high-volume environment.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a national business while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in Accounts Payable with strong leadership and ERP experience.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
The Morco business has expanded to become Australia's leading supplier of fresh produce to the foodservice sector. With operations spanning Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville, Perth, Adelaide, and Darwin, Morco stands as the only national provider to the foodservice sector in Australia. Our success is built on three essential pillars: our people, our customers, and our growers. Each complements the other seamlessly. We are a national business with a local heart, dedicated to bringing you the very best in fresh produce.
About the role
The Accounts Payable Manager leads the Accounts Payable function, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with company policies and financial controls. The role is responsible for supporting effective cash flow management, maintaining strong supplier relationships, driving process improvements, reducing costs, and protecting the business from error, waste, and fraud. The position also plays a key role in centralising invoice processing and approval activities across selected supplier categories, including external freight, utilities, managed services, and contracted services.
Key responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, including invoice processing, approvals, supplier reconciliations, and payment preparation.
- Ensure invoices and payments are processed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with company policies and agreed timeframes.
- Maintain accurate AP records and resolve supplier queries and discrepancies promptly.
- Lead, coach, and develop the Accounts Payable team to achieve high levels of performance and service.
- Develop strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders and work collaboratively with Procurement, Operations, Transport, Warehouse, and Finance teams.
- Maintain and strengthen financial controls across the Accounts Payable function and implement new controls and process improvements to reduce risk and prevent fraud.
- Identify and implement opportunities to reduce costs and improve supplier value.
- Validate supplier charges, pricing, rebates, and contracted services before payment.
- Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives across the Accounts Payable function.
- Prepare and analyse AP, supplier spend, freight cost, and KPI reporting.
About you
- 5+ years' experience in Accounts Payable, including 2–3 years in a leadership role.
- Experience in a high-volume environment, ideally food wholesale, FMCG, distribution, or similar.
- Proven experience managing supplier relationships, reconciliations, and payment processes.
- Experience using ERP systems in a mid-to-large organisation.
- Demonstrated process improvement, automation, or control improvement experience.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as Pronto, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup formulas, and data analysis.
- Understanding of Australian GST and financial compliance requirements.
- Ability to work on-site 5-days a week from 8 am to 4 pm.
Accounts Payable Manager in Sydney employer: Morcofresh
Morcofresh is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of Sydney, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As an Accounts Payable Leader, you will not only have the opportunity to drive automation and enhance cash flow excellence but also benefit from professional growth through ongoing training and development initiatives. With a focus on employee well-being and a commitment to building strong supplier relationships, Morcofresh provides a rewarding environment for those seeking meaningful contributions in their careers.
