Accounts Receivable Officer

TwoScots Recruitment; Saint Kilda Junction; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + super

Five weeks annual leave

Leave loading 17.5%

Carer's leave

Holiday flexibility

Career development

Job summary

TwoScots Recruitment is recruiting an Accounts Receivable Officer for a well-established school in St Kilda. You will be the main contact for families regarding school fees, payment arrangements and account enquiries, working within the finance team to ensure timely and accurate invoicing and collections.

This role combines AR expertise with strong communication and empathy, offering onsite work with some flexibility during school holidays, five weeks annual leave and a supportive, collaborative

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable or school-fee administration.
• Strong communication skills for parent interactions.
• Proficient in Excel and data entry accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day school fee administration and collections.
• Communicate with parents by phone and in person.
• Follow up on overdue accounts professionally and empathetically.
• Establish and maintain payment plans with families.
• Assist with scholarships adjustments and monthly AR reports.
• Support finance team with general duties (~20%).
• Collaborate with Finance Manager and Accountant.

Skills

Accounts receivable experience

Excellent communication

Excel skills

Empathy and customer-facing

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Synergetic

Alii

Job description

St Kilda | $85,000 + super | Full-time, onsite (some flexibility in school holidays)

Accounts Receivable Officer

St Kilda | $85,000 + super | Full-time, onsite (some flexibility in school holidays)

About the Company

This well-established school in St Kilda is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Officer to join its supportive finance team. Working within the school community, you will be the main point of contact for families regarding school fees, payment arrangements and account enquiries.

This is a relationship-focused position suited to someone who combines strong accounts receivable experience with empathy, confidence and outstanding communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• $85,000 + superannuation
• Five weeks of annual leave
• 17.5% annual leave loading, paid annually in December
• Five days of carer's leave available from commencement
• Some flexibility during school holiday periods
• Opportunity to develop and take on additional responsibilities

Responsibilities Include

• Managing the day-to-day administration and collection of school fees
• Communicating with parents both over the phone and face to face
• Following up outstanding accounts in a professional and empathetic manner
• Establishing and maintaining payment plans with families
• Administering scholarships and related account adjustments
• Preparing monthly accounts receivable reports
• Responding to fee enquiries and resolving account discrepancies
• Assisting the Accountant with general finance duties, approximately 20% of the role
• Working closely with the Finance Manager, Accountant and Accounts Payable Officer

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an accounts receivable or school-fees position
• Confidence managing sensitive financial conversations and overdue accounts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A professional, empathetic and approachable manner
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Experience with Synergetic or Alii would be advantageous but is not essential
• A reliable and resilient approach, with the ability to work effectively within a close-knit team