Accounts Receivable & Credit Control — School Finance

Richard Lloyd Accounting Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff lunches

Free street parking nearby

Close to home — permanent role

Job summary

Richard Lloyd Accounting Recruitment is seeking an Accounts Receivable Officer for an established independent school on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. The role centers on following up school fees, negotiating payment arrangements, and maintaining positive family relationships within a collaborative finance team.

You will liaise with families, debt recovery agents, and management to ensure timely payments while upholding discretion and accuracy in ledger records.

Qualifications

• Strong accounts receivable experience with emphasis on credit control.
• Experience collecting large individual balances and negotiating payment plans.
• Confident communication to negotiate obligations with families.
• Friendly, diligent approach handling sensitive conversations.
• Proficient in Excel and computerized accounting systems.
• Discretion and sound judgement with confidential financial information.

Responsibilities

• Following up outstanding fees and negotiating payment arrangements.
• Building relationships with families and handling sensitive payment conversations.
• Liaising with debt recovery agents and solicitors as required.
• Preparing debtor reports and updates for management.
• Completing general ledger reconciliations and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting bursary assessments and government funding reporting.
• Assisting with broader accounts receivable duties and finance team requirements.

Skills

AR experience

Debt collection

Negotiation

Communication

Excel & accounting software

Discretion

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Richard Lloyd Accounting Recruitment is seeking an Accounts Receivable Officer for an established independent school on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. The role centers on following up school fees, negotiating payment arrangements, and maintaining positive family relationships within a collaborative finance team.

You will liaise with families, debt recovery agents, and management to ensure timely payments while upholding discretion and accuracy in ledger records.