Accounts Receivable Officer

people2people; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

people2people is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Officer to join our Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave within a leading Australian manufacturing environment.

This role manages end-to-end accounts receivable, ensures timely collections and supports system improvements across Pronto and Microsoft Business Central. You will monitor debtor balances, prepare key reports and assist during peak periods across the finance team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Accounts Receivable or Credit Control.
• Strong credit control experience and understanding of credit management principles.
• Experience using Pronto and/or Microsoft Business Central is highly regarded.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage new customer account applications, ensuring all documentation is complete and compliant.
• Create and maintain customer records in Pronto and Microsoft Business Central.
• Perform the full accounts receivable and credit control function, including debt collection and cash receipts.
• Monitor debtor balances and sales order integrity.
• Prepare regular reports such as Aged Debtors Report and Cash Collection Forecast.
• Respond promptly to internal and external customer enquiries.
• Maintain organised accounts receivable records and manage year-end audit documentation.
• Provide support and back-up across the Finance team during periods of leave or peak workload.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Credit Control

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Pronto

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Drive debt collection processes to enhance cash flow and customer satisfaction

Gain new industry and system skills

Join a supportive environment with opportunities for process improvement

About the role

An experienced Accounts Receivable Officer is required to join the Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave for a leading Australian manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end accounts receivable function, ensuring timely collections, and supporting continuous improvement across finance systems and processes.

Key responsibilities

Manage new customer account applications, ensuring all documentation is complete and compliant.

Create and maintain customer records in Pronto and Microsoft Business Central.

Perform the full accounts receivable and credit control function, including debt collection and cash receipts.

Monitor debtor balances and sales order integrity.

Prepare regular reports such as Aged Debtors Report and Cash Collection Forecast.

Respond promptly to internal and external customer enquiries.

Maintain organised accounts receivable records and manage year-end audit documentation.

Provide support and back-up across the Finance team during periods of leave or peak workload.

Skills & experience

Proven experience in Accounts Receivable or Credit Control.

Strong credit control experience and understanding of credit management principles.

Experience using Pronto and/or Microsoft Business Central is highly regarded.

Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.