Accounts Receivable Officer

SJA Construction Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on Corporate Health Insurance

Long Service Award Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Regular Training and Career Developmen

Job summary

SJA Construction Services in Sydney CBD invites an experienced Accounts Receivable professional to join our finance team on a part-time basis. The role offers 4 days per week with flexibility for parents, and potential for progression to permanent full-time as the business evolves.

You will manage invoicing, debt collection, and timesheet-based billing, maintain ageing reports, and provide regular updates to matter managers.

Qualifications

• Has previous experience in Accounts Receivable / Finance
• Is confident managing invoicing and debtor follow-up independently
• Has excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Is comfortable communicating with both clients and internal stakeholders
• Can manage competing priorities and meet billing deadlines
• Has good Excel and accounting system skills
• Is proactive, reliable and able to take ownership of their responsibilities
• Takes accountability and responsibility for making a success of the role
• Good interpersonal skills
• Holds qualifications appropriate to the role
• Previous experience in a professional services, engineering or construction environment would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end Accounts Receivable process
• Prepare and issue client invoices accurately and within agreed billing time lines
• Monitor and follow up outstanding invoices and actively manage debtor collections
• Maintain accurate aged receivables reports and provide progressive weekly updates on overdue accounts with full history of actions taken
• Follow up with matter managers and internal stakeholders regarding billing and outstanding information
• Review and manage timesheet information required for invoicing
• Set up and maintain project start-up sheets and ensure all required billing information is accurately included and available
• Advise matter managers on a weekly basis amounts received by matter
• Trace receipts to bank accounts and identify discrepancies in payment as compared to invoiced amounts
• Ensure supporting documentation is complete and appropriately filed
• Assist with WIP and billing-related reconciliations
• Respond to client queries relating to invoices and payments
• Assist with month-end and year-end Accounts Receivable activities
• Provide general finance support and undertake other ad hoc Accounts Receivable-related tasks

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Finance

Invoicing

Attention to detail

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

SJA Construction Services - Sydney CBD NSW

SJA is a leading construction and engineering project advisory and delivery services consultancy. With offices around Australia, New Zealand and select international locations, we have a track record of 27 years specialising in providing Expert & Advisory, Planning & Programming, Project Management, and Quantity Surveying services across all sectors of the construction and engineering industries.

SJA is owned by the RSK Group, a UK-based, internationally recognised leading integrated environmental, engineering and technical services business.

The RSK Group is a dynamic, multidisciplinary environmental consultancy and services provider servicing a wide range of property, manufacturing, oil, gas and energy clients. Since 1989, RSK's philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and retain talented people. Working for RSK is an opportunity to evolve as a professional, innovate, and make a difference. As a company, we want you to share our achievements and be a conduit for your success.

We are looking for an experienced and organised Accounts Receivable professional to join our finance team on a part-time basis located in our Sydney CBD office.

This role will ideally suit someone looking to work 4 days per week, or a school parent seeking a flexible arrangement to work 5 days during school hours.

The position will initially be part-time, with the potential for the role to develop into a permanent full-time position for the right person, depending on business needs and mutual suitability.

The successful candidate will take ownership of our Accounts Receivable function, including the timely preparation of invoices, obtaining internal approvals to issue invoices, issuing, logging and tracking of invoices, timesheet administration, project start-up documentation, debtor follow-up and general receivables management.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end Accounts Receivable process

Prepare and issue client invoices accurately and within agreed billing time lines

Monitor and follow up outstanding invoices and actively manage debtor collections

Maintain accurate aged receivables reports and provide progressive weekly updates on overdue accounts with full history of actions taken

Follow up with matter managers and internal stakeholders regarding billing and outstanding information

Review and manage timesheet information required for invoicing

Set up and maintain project start-up sheets and ensure all required billing information is accurately included and available

Advise matter managers on a weekly basis amounts received by matter

Trace receipts to bank accounts and identify any discrepancies in payment as compared to invoiced amounts

Ensure supporting documentation is complete and appropriately filed

Assist with WIP and billing-related reconciliations

Respond to client queries relating to invoices and payments

Assist with audit requests and supporting documentation

Assist with month-end and year-end Accounts Receivable activities

Provide general finance support and undertake other ad hoc Accounts Receivable-related tasks as required

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Has previous experience in Accounts Receivable / Finance

Is confident managing invoicing and debtor follow-up independently

Has excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Is comfortable communicating with both clients and internal stakeholders

Can manage competing priorities and meet billing deadlines

Has good Excel and accounting system skills

Is proactive, reliable and able to take ownership of their responsibilities

Takes accountability and responsibility for making a success of the role

Good interpersonal skills

Holds qualifications appropriate to the role

Previous experience in a professional services, engineering or construction environment would be advantageous

Flexible Working Arrangement

We understand that experienced finance professionals may be looking for greater flexibility.

This position is ideally 4 days per week, however, we are also open to discussing a 5-day school-hours arrangement for the right candidate.

This opportunity may particularly suit a school parent or someone seeking a better work-life balance, while still wanting to contribute meaningfully to a professional finance team.

Potential for Permanent Full-Time

While the role is initially being offered on a part-time basis, there is potential for it to develop into a permanent full-time position for the right candidate as the business and role requirements evolve.

We are therefore open to candidates who are initially seeking part-time flexibility but may be interested in progressing to full-time employment in the future.

What We Offer

Part-time position with flexible working arrangements

Ideally 4 days per week, with school-hours arrangements considered

Potential opportunity to progress into a permanent full-time role

Supportive and professional finance team

Opportunity to take ownership of a key finance function

Variety across invoicing, receivables, audit support and general finance activities

A role that can provide a good balance between professional work and family commitments

Working from our Pitt Street office, Sydney NSW

Employee Benefits

Discount on Corporate Health Insurance

Long Service Award Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Regular Training and Career Development.

If you are an experienced Accounts Receivable professional looking for a flexible part-time opportunity with the potential for a longer-term full-time role, we would love to hear from you.