Accounts Receivable Officer

Cancer Trials Australia; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

• $67,000 - $70,000 Base Salary + NFP salary packaging benefits.

Join a supportive team as an Accounts Receivable Officer while enjoying flexible working arrangements, development opportunities and a rewarding career within a great organisation!

About Us

Cancer Trials Australia (CTA) is a not-for-profit member-based organisation consisting of 33 clinical sites and 3 medical research institutes across Australia and New Zealand. We support the administration and management of clinical trials across both metropolitan and regional hospitals. We work in close partnership with clinical research sites, Sponsors and Contract Research Organisations to ensure patients can gain access to appropriate clinical trials as quickly as possible. CTA is committed to developing internal talent and places great emphasis on nurturing a culture of compassion and purpose in the workplace.

CTA is committed to equal employment opportunity and ethical practices. We recognise the rich diversity of people and the value that brings to the workplace. We support a culture of equity, inclusion, and diversity. This position is open to all people.

Employee Benefits

• Enjoy generous leave entitlements including 5 weeks annual leave.
• Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging of up to $15,900, plus up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment each FBT year.
• Benefit from a flexible, hybrid working environment that supports balance and productivity.
• Access to a robust Learning Management System, including support towards a personal learning and development budget.
• Receive added wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access company-paid parental leave as part of our commitment to supporting families.

About the Role

Due to continued growth, a new position has been created in CTA’s Finance team for an Accounts Receivable Officer.

As an Accounts Receivable Officer, you will join an established and dedicated team of professionals to support the finance function of the business. The role requires you to undertake activities including, but not limited to:

• Debtor management
• Reconciling transactions with those reported by our Clinical Trial Management System
• General accounting services including bank reconciliations.

About You

You will demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills to nurture positive ongoing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, whilst maintaining a professional approach in all activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience or relevant qualification (Bookkeeping Certificate/Diploma, Bachelor of Accounting (can be working towards completion)).
• Advanced Excel skills including the ability to filter and manipulate large volumes of data in a spreadsheet whilst maintaining quality control.
• An ability to balance the need for efficiency with excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent communication, customer relations and time-management skills.
• The ability to participate in and contribute to a team environment.
• Previous experience working in a Medical or Clinical Research organisation is highly desirable.
• Previous experience with MYOB Acumatica is highly desirable.

The successful applicant will be required to supply a current National Police Check.

Closing date for applications: 5pm, 25 November 2026

Please be mindful that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within a week of the closing date.

Shared Purpose | Integrity | Collaboration | Adaptability | Compassion