accounting & debtors control officer - government

Randstad; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad in Adelaide is seeking an Accounting & Debtors Control Officer to join the Financial Services team. You will maintain the integrity of financial records and manage the accounts receivable function to support council services.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, experience with debt management and reconciliations, and strong Excel skills. Familiarity with TechnologyOne or Civica Authority ERP systems is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable and debt collection.
• Bank reconciliations experience.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Debtors Management: Prepare invoices, manage the sundry debtors ledger, and ensure timely receipting of payments.
• Debt Recovery: Develop and maintain debt collection processes, including follow-up on outstanding debts and pursuing legal action when necessary.
• Council-Specific Billing: Administer collection of rates, permits, and infringement fees in line with regulations.
• Reconciliations: Perform daily/monthly bank reconciliations and reconcile debtors ledger and general ledger accounts.
• Financial Support: Assist with receipting interface activities, journal entries, and monthly direct debit files.
• Customer Service: Act as a primary contact for ratepayers and businesses, resolving enquiries professionally.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Debt collection

Excel

Customer service

Communication

Conflict resolution

Tools

TechnologyOne

Civica Authority

Job description

Accounting & Debtors Control Officer - Local Government

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking to make an impact within local government? We are seeking a proactive Accounting & Debtors Control Officer to join a dedicated Financial Services team. In this role, you will play a vital part in maintaining the integrity of financial records and ensuring the efficient management of the accounts receivable function to support the essential services provided to our local council community.

Key Responsibilities

• Debtors Management: Prepare invoices, manage the sundry debtors ledger, and ensure the timely receipting of payments.
• Debt Recovery: Develop and maintain efficient debt collection processes, including following up on outstanding debts and implementing legal action when necessary.
• Council-Specific Billing: Assist in the administration and collection of council rates, permits, and infringement fees, ensuring compliance with local government regulations and legislation.
• Reconciliations: Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations, as well as reconciliations of the debtors subsidiary ledger and specific general ledger accounts.
• Financial Support: Undertake receipting interface activities, prepare journal entries, and assist with monthly direct debit files.
• Customer Service: Act as a primary point of contact for ratepayers and local business owners, resolving enquiries and disputes regarding accounts with professionalism and empathy.

Knowledge & Skills

• Sound knowledge of the Accounts Receivable function and basic accounting principles.
• Experience in the maintenance of a debtors subsidiary ledger and performing bank reconciliations.
• Familiarity with local government financial software (e.g., TechnologyOne, Civica Authority, or similar ERP systems) is highly regarded.
• Proficiency in the receipting and banking of monies, with knowledge of reconciliation procedures.
• Advanced computing skills, specifically with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills to liaise effectively with council departments, residents, and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• National Police Clearance

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.