Accounts Receivable Officer

SJA Construction Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 72,000; 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 Dev.

Pitt Street office location

Job summary

SJA Construction Services in Sydney CBD is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable professional for a part-time role. You will own the end-to-end receivables process, from invoicing to debtor follow-up, with scope to develop into a permanent full-time position.

The role offers flexible 4-day weekly arrangements (school hours possible) and a supportive finance team focused on accurate billing, timely payments, and strong client communication. Office based in Pitt Street, Sydney.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Receivable / Finance.
• Ability to manage invoicing and debtor follow-up independently.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Experience in professional services, engineering or construction advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end Accounts Receivable process.
• Prepare and issue client invoices within billing timelines.
• Monitor and follow up outstanding invoices and debtor collections.
• Maintain aged receivables reports and weekly updates.
• Review timesheet information for invoicing and set up project start-up sheets.
• Provide general finance support and ad hoc AR tasks.
• Respond to client queries relating to invoices and payments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communicating with clients/internal

Managing priorities

Ownership and accountability

Interpersonal skills

Professional services experience

Education

Relevant accounting qualification

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

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.