For recruitment and labour hire agencies, cash flow is everything. You’ve placed the perfect candidate, your client is happy, but you’re stuck waiting on an invoice while your own payroll deadline looms. It’s a frustrating cycle that ties up your capital and holds your business back.
According to CPA Australia” For a business turning over A$5 million per annum, each day of non-payment takes A$68,000 out of its cash flow. A business being paid 15.5 days late is missing A$205,000 in usable cash.”
That’s why we’re thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with APositive, bringing together two leaders in recruitment and labour hire industry solutions. This collaboration creates a powerful integrated platform that combines Astute Payroll’s robust workforce management capabilities with APositive’s innovative invoice funding solutions. The partnership is designed to directly address the cash flow challenges and operational complexities faced by recruitment and labour hire businesses across Australia.
“Waiting 30, 60, or even 90 days for client payments can stifle growth and create immense financial pressure,” says Shelley Mackie, Client Services Director of Astute Payroll. “Our partnership with APositive eliminates that. We’re not just integrating two systems; we’re merging payroll management with payroll funding, giving our clients the financial freedom to scale with confidence.”
What does this mean for you?
- End-to-end integration for payroll and funding: Seamless data flow between Astute and APositive automates the syncing of timesheets, invoices and payroll, reducing manual admin and errors.
- Fast and flexible access to cash flow: APositive can fund up to 90% of approved invoice values based on Astute timesheet data, enabling agencies to meet payroll obligations without waiting on client payments.
- Visibility, control and confidence: Real-time reporting across both systems gives full transparency into payroll, funding activity and client payment status, supporting better forecasting and financial decisions.
- A purpose-built solution for scalable recruitment growth: Both platforms are designed specifically for recruitment and labour hire businesses, with the right flexibility and dedicated backend support to help scale confidently.
- APay by APositive. This enables recruiters to offer their clients the option to pay invoices in instalments, easing client cash flow while providing recruiters with a competitive edge. Once the client pays the first instalment, recruiters receive the full invoice amount upfront, allowing immediate access to fees without waiting for full payment. We handle chasing any unpaid debts, letting recruiters focus on business growth
APositive brings more than a decade of specialised expertise in invoice funding tailored for recruitment and labour hire companies. Since 2013, APositive has partnered with hundreds of businesses in Australia and New Zealand to finance payroll through contractor invoice funding, allowing recruiters to access cash upfront rather than waiting for client payments.
This funding model alleviates cash flow bottlenecks, improving financial stability and enabling firms to grow and take on new contracts without delay. Importantly, APositive also helps businesses navigate upcoming payroll compliance changes, including the payday superannuation reforms coming into effect in July 2026.
For recruitment and labour hire firms ready to improve cash flow, streamline operations, and position themselves for sustainable growth, the Astute Payroll and APositive partnership represents a trusted, future-ready solution. Discover how this collaboration can transform your business and unlock potential at every stage of your growth journey.
Want to know more? Get in touch at sales@astutepayroll.com