Accounts Receivable/Collections Officer

Perpetual Limited; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 6 weeks' leave annually

Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year

Study support and professional development commitment

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable/Collections Officer to manage fee collections and ensure positive client interactions. You will play a crucial role in the credit control process and maintain accurate accounts receivable reporting. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of relevant experience and strong Excel skills. This position offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in a financial or professional services environment preferred.
• Ability to manage fee collections and query issues.

Responsibilities

• End to end credit control for the business.
• Providing monthly reporting on accounts receivable.
• Facilitating the fee queries process.

Skills

Experience in financial services

Strong working experience in Excel

Resourceful and solution-focused

Education

Relevant qualifications in Accounting

Tools

APS

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• More time off for the things that matter - up to 6 weeks' leave annually
• Work where we work best - hybrid office/work-from-home environment
• Play a key role in driving fee collection practices in our Fordham Business Advisory practice.

About Fordham
At Fordham, we specialise in helping Australia's leading business owners and Managers with all facets of their business.

We're one of the country's fast growing Chartered Accounting firms, with a national footprint comprising 20+ Partners and over 150 staff working in top-grade CBD offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth.

Our industry leading Business Advisors enjoy a varied breadth of work, helping clients build both their business value and personal wealth.

We think our unique business model, coupled with our drive for our people's growth and diversity, makes us a great place for ambitious people to realise their potential and thrive.

About the role
As the Accounts Receivable/Collections Officer for the Fordham business you will support the Partners and other stakeholders in fee collections and query management.
Key responsibilities will include:

• End to end credit control for the Fordham business, ensuring collection of accounts in accordance with engagement terms.
• Providing monthly reporting on accounts receivable data and reporting on collection arrangements outside of engagement terms.
• Facilitating the fee queries process including analysis of issues and actively pursuing resolutions, whilst maintaining a positive client experience.
• Administration of the debtor's process in accordance with business procedures.
  

About you

• You will have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role, with experience in a financial or professional services environment preferred.
• You'll have strong working experience in Excel.
• Working experience in APS would be beneficial but not essential.
• You'll be resourceful and solution focused, with an empathetic yet resilient nature.
  

How we work
Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact which drive our approach of day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients, the way we approach decision-making to the questions we ask and the problems we solve.

Employee benefits

• Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year.
• An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing.
• Study support and commitment to supporting professional development.
  

Diversity and inclusion

• Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy.
• A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change.
• We support over 50 First Nations Communities, helping to secure the communities' future. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.
  

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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