Accounts Receivable Officer

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

• Credit control-focused role managing collections, payment plans, and reporting
• Established independent school with a welcoming and collaborative culture
• Lower North Shore | $100K + Super | Permanent, five days in the office

Build Relationships That Matter

The Company

Our client is an established independent school based on Sydney's Lower North Shore, offering a welcoming environment and attractive grounds. You will join a collaborative finance team who work closely together and value positive relationships across the school community.

• Free lunches provided for staff

• Free street parking nearby and access to bus services

• A permanent opportunity close to home for those based locally

The Role

Your focus will be on following up outstanding school fees and working with families to establish practical payment arrangements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Following up outstanding fees and negotiating payment arrangements

• Building relationships with families and handling sensitive payment conversations

• Liaising with debt recovery agents and solicitors where required

• Preparing debtor reports and updates for management

• Completing general ledger reconciliations and maintaining accurate account records

• Supporting bursary assessments and government funding reporting

• Assisting with broader accounts receivable duties and finance team requirements

Your Background

To be considered for this Accounts Receivable Officer opportunity, you will bring:

• Strong accounts receivable experience, particularly in credit control

• Experience collecting large individual balances

• Confident communication skills to negotiate payment obligations

• A friendly, diligent approach with the confidence to handle challenging conversations

• Confidence using Excel and computerised accounting systems

• Discretion and sound judgement when handling confidential financial information

Education industry experience will be highly regarded, although candidates from similar industries are encouraged to apply.