Accounts Receivable Officer

Balance Search; Canning; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $82,000 plus superannuatn

Permanent full-time office-based role

Annual salary reviews and performance

Career progression opportunities

Social staff events

Job summary

Balance Search in Western Australia is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Officer for a permanent, office-based role in the Cannington area. You will manage debtor collections, invoicing, reconciliations and coding of receipts to support cash flow and stakeholder relationships.

The ideal candidate brings experience in AR, experience with ERP systems (MYOB preferred), and strong communication skills to thrive in a collaborative finance team.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable, credit control or similar finance role.
• Strong invoicing, receipting, reconciliations and collections knowledge.
• Experience using accounting software/ERP systems; MYOB preferred.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and issuing customer invoices, credit notes and statements.
• Processing and allocating customer receipts accurately.
• Managing debtor collections and proactively following up overdue accounts.
• Conducting customer account and ledger reconciliations.
• Investigating and resolving payment queries and account discrepancies.
• Monitoring aged debtor reports and escalating high-risk accounts where required.
• Maintaining accurate customer records and master data.
• Supporting month-end activities, reporting and reconciliations.
• Assisting with audit requests and finance reporting requirements.
• Providing guidance and support to Accounts Receivable Administrators when required.
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and receivables processes.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Credit Control

Finance

Education

Accounting/Finance qualifications

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Accounts Receivable Officer

Location: South Metropolitan area, Perth

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary: $80,000 - $83,000 + Superannuation

The Organisation

Our client is a rapidly expanding Western Australian business operating within the construction and building services sector.

With a strong reputation in the market and continued growth across multiple divisions, the organisation combines the stability of an established business with the energy and culture of a family-owned company.

The team enjoys a supportive and social environment, with regular staff events, annual salary reviews, performance recognition and genuine opportunities for career progression.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Accounts Receivable Officer to join a growing finance team based in Cannington.

Reporting directly to the Accounts Receivable Team Leader, you will take ownership of debtor management, collections, account reconciliations and customer invoicing activities. You will play a critical role in supporting healthy cash flow while maintaining positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

This position will suit a proactive finance professional who enjoys problem solving, building relationships and taking ownership of customer accounts.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Preparing and issuing customer invoices, credit notes and statements.
• Processing and allocating customer receipts accurately.
• Managing debtor collections and proactively following up overdue accounts.
• Conducting customer account and ledger reconciliations.
• Investigating and resolving payment queries and account discrepancies.
• Monitoring aged debtor reports and escalating high-risk accounts where required.
• Maintaining accurate customer records and master data.
• Supporting month-end activities, reporting and reconciliations.
• Assisting with audit requests and finance reporting requirements.
• Providing guidance and support to Accounts Receivable Administrators when required.
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and receivables processes.

About You

You are an energetic and confident Accounts Receivable professional who enjoys balancing relationship management with strong attention to detail.

You are comfortable having collection conversations, enjoy working with a broad range of stakeholders and take pride in maintaining accurate customer accounts. Just as importantly, you're a team player who enjoys working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

You Will Bring:

• Previous experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control or a similar finance role.
• Strong understanding of invoicing, receipting, reconciliations and collections.
• Experience using accounting or ERP systems.
• MYOB experience will be viewed favourably.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Confidence communicating with customers regarding outstanding accounts.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.

The Following Will Be Highly Regarded:

• Experience within construction, building or insurance-related industries.
• Experience managing high-volume customer accounts.
• Exposure to multi-entity environments.
• Relevant accounting, finance or bookkeeping qualifications.

Benefits

• Salary up to $82,000 plus superannuation.
• Permanent full-time office-based role in Cannington.
• Annual salary reviews and performance bonuses.
• Genuine career development opportunities.
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture.
• Friday morning teas and Friday afternoon drinks.
• Excellent staff events and Christmas functions.
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing WA business.
• Long-term career stability and progression.