Accounts Receivable/Accounts Officer

FreshFood Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

FreshFood Services in Concord, NSW is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable/Accounts Officer to join a close-knit Finance team. The role covers end-to-end AR and broader general accounting tasks, with occasional AP support.

The successful candidate will manage retailer accounts, perform cash allocations, handle invoicing and credit checks, and contribute to month-end processes while maintaining accuracy and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Proven AR and general accounting experience, ideally in FMCG/manufacturing and with integrated ERP
• Familiarity with credit checks and collections is beneficial
• High-volume transaction processing accuracy and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• End-to-end AR processing: invoicing, collections, cash allocation, and terms for new customers
• Manage key retailer accounts, resolve short payments and rebates
• Reconciling debtor accounts and following up overdue balances
• Prepare aged debtor reports and assist with month-end close
• Process journals and support general ledger reconciliations; back-up AP when needed

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Cash Allocation

Reconciliation

ERP Systems

Invoicing

Credit Checks

Tools

ERP software

Job description

FreshFood is home to some of Australia’s most loved coffee and beverage brands — The House of Robert Timms, Bushells, Picco, Europa and Café Bar. For decades, our products have been part of everyday moments in homes, cafés and workplaces across the country.

We’re looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable/Accounts Officer who wants to be part of a close-knit Finance team based in Concord.

This role is responsible for end-to-end Accounts Receivable function, with broader general accounting duties. As part of a lean team, you will also be called on from time to time to support other areas of Finance, including Accounts Payable. Key tasks include:

• End-to-end AR processing: invoicing, collections, cash allocation, and credit checks/terms for new customers
• Managing key retailer accounts (major grocery chains), resolving short payments/deductions, and validating rebate and trade spend claims
• Reconciling debtor accounts, resolving queries and disputes, and following up overdue balances and non-compliance issues
• Preparing aged debtor reports
• Processing financial journals, assisting with month-end close, and general ledger reconciliations
• Providing back-up support across the Finance team when needed, including Accounts Payable tasks

To be successful in this role, the candidate will need to possess the following:

• Proven Accounts Receivable and general accounting experience, ideally within FMCG / manufacturing environment and familiar with fully integrated ERP systems
• Accounts Payable experience is highly regarded but not essential
• Accuracy processing high volumes of transactions, with strong organisation and attention to detail
• A flexible, team-oriented approach, comfortable supporting a small Finance team across varied tasks