Accounts Receivable

Cushman & Wakefield; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Modern Melbourne CBD office

Team collaboration

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Melbourne CBD is seeking an Accounts Receivable Officer to support invoicing, receipting and debtor management across government-related accounts. This role reports to the AR/AP Manager and ensures timely processing of payments and accurate invoicing.

The position is primarily Accounts Receivable-focused with exposure to broader finance operations, and requires 2+ years AR experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' Accounts Receivable experience.
• Strong end-to-end AR process understanding.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Australian Citizenship required due to government-related client accounts.

Responsibilities

• Processing and receipting payments from corporate and client accounts.
• Raising manual invoices and tenant recharge invoices.
• Managing recurring and off-cycle billing.
• Printing and distributing invoices.
• Investigating payment discrepancies and unknown receipts.
• Responding to invoice, debtor and statement queries.
• Supporting AR reporting and data accuracy.
• Maintaining compliance with finance procedures and deadlines.
• Assisting with ad hoc finance-related activities.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Communication

Excel

Stakeholder management

Prioritisation

Tools

SAP

JDE

Job description

Accounts Receivable Officer

Melbourne CBD | Full-Time Permanent

Are you an experienced Accounts Receivable professional looking to join a collaborative and high-performing finance team? We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Officer to support critical invoicing, receipting, reconciliation and debtor management activities across a diverse client portfolio, including government-related accounts.

Reporting to the Accounts Receivable / Payable Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring invoices are raised accurately, payments are processed efficiently, and receivables are managed in line with internal deadlines and compliance requirements.

About the Role

This is a predominantly Accounts Receivable-focused position with exposure to broader finance operations. Key responsibilities include:

• Processing and receipting payments from corporate and client bank accounts
• Raising manual invoices and tenant recharge invoices
• Managing recurring and off-cycle billing activities
• Printing and distributing invoices
• Investigating and resolving payment discrepancies and unknown receipts
• Responding to invoice, debtor and statement queries from internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting accounts receivable reporting and data accuracy
• Maintaining compliance with finance procedures and deadlines
• Assisting with ad hoc finance-related activities when required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Minimum 2 years' Accounts Receivable experience
• Strong understanding of end-to-end Accounts Receivable processes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Australian Citizenship (required due to government-related client accounts)

Highly Regarded

• Exposure to Accounts Payable functions
• Property industry experience
• Experience using SAP, JDE or similar ERP systems

Benefits

• Hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home
• Modern Melbourne CBD office conveniently located near public transport
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Stable and established organisation with strong market presence
• Opportunity to develop your career within a larger finance function
• Exposure to a diverse client portfolio, including government-related accounts
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Work-life balance with standard business hours (Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm)

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Receivable professional who enjoys working in a deadline-driven environment and wants to be part of a supportive finance team where they can make a genuine impact. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of invoicing, receipting and reconciliation activities while building valuable stakeholder relationships across the business.

Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to **************@cushwake.com . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.