APositive is RCSA's exclusive Finance, Payroll and Payments Partner, helping recruitment and staffing businesses build strong foundations for sustainable growth.

APositive is the trusted growth partner for recruitment and labour hire businesses, helping agencies start, scale and succeed with confidence through our integrated funding, payroll and payment solutions across Australia, New Zealand and the UK.

We help agencies unlock cash tied up in invoices, streamline payroll and offer flexible payment options to clients, improving cash flow and reducing the administrative burden to support sustainable growth.

By integrating with ATS, CRM and accounting systems, APositive simplifies back-office operations, strengthens compliance and ensures consistent outcomes across agencies so they can focus on what really matters, growing their business on their terms.

Our Services

• AFunding – Invoice finance and payroll funding solutions designed to improve cash flow and support growth.
• APayroll – Fully managed payroll, compliance and workforce management solutions for temporary, contract and labour hire workforces.
• APay – Flexible client payment solutions that allow agencies to offer instalment options or credit card payments on permanent placement invoices.
• Seamless integrations across ATS, CRM, payroll and accounting platforms.
• End-to-end back-office solutions that reduce manual administration and operational complexity.
• Automated workflows designed specifically for recruitment and staffing businesses.
• Compliance-focused payroll, reporting and payment processes.
• Scalable solutions supporting agencies from start-up through to enterprise growth.

Member Benefits

Through our partnership with APositive, RCSA Members get access to:

• Access to specialist recruitment finance, payroll and payments expertise.
• Unlock cash tied up in invoices to support payroll, growth and day-to-day operations.
• Reduce payroll complexity and administrative workload through integrated systems and automation.
• Greater visibility and control across funding, payroll and payments through APositive’s integrated technology solutions.
• Dedicated support from a team that understands the unique challenges of recruitment and labour hire businesses.
• Solutions designed to scale alongside your agency as it grows.
• Access to industry insights, educational resources and events through the APositive and RCSA partnership.
• Confidence that critical business functions are supported by recruitment industry specialists to help you grow your agency.

Meet the APositive Team

Darren Cottrell

Darren Cottrell is Chief Revenue Officer and Director at APositive, where he leads growth across client acquisition, partnerships and customer success. With more than 15 years' experience across finance, payroll and technology, Darren has worked closely with recruitment and labour hire businesses since 2010, helping agencies improve cash flow, streamline operations and build scalable foundations for growth. He has played a key role in shaping APositive's integrated funding, payroll and payments solutions, supporting hundreds of agencies since the business was founded in 2013.

Danny Marlow

Danny Marlow is CEO and Co-Founder of APositive, which he launched in 2013 with a clear purpose: to make lives easier through innovative business finance. With more than 25 years of experience helping SMEs manage cash flow and achieve sustainable growth, Danny has developed deep expertise in recruitment finance, payroll funding and working capital solutions. Under his leadership, APositive has helped hundreds of recruitment businesses grow and scale efficiently through innovative tech solutions, expert advice and a commitment to exceptional customer service.

Sibell Kursat

Sibell Kursat is Chief Operating Officer at APositive, leading business operations and overseeing the company's payroll solutions. With more than 12 years' experience in the recruitment industry, specialising in operations and finance, Sibell has played a key role in growing APositive's payroll division and supporting the successful onboarding of more than 250 recruitment businesses. Known for her operational expertise and client-focused approach, she leads a high-performing team dedicated to delivering efficient, compliant and scalable payroll solutions for recruitment and labour hire agencies.

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