Accounts Receivable Officer (Perm)

Appreciating Talent; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Appreciating Talent is seeking an experienced AR Officer to join a large finance team in a premium CBD office. You will maintain accurate accounts receivable and banking records, ensure timely receipting of receivables, daily bank reconciliations, and GL upkeep for AR and banking.

The role is fast-paced with high-volume activity, requiring organization, accuracy under pressure, and the ability to manage competing priorities. A 2-day-from-home setup is available once settled in.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume AR environment.
• Ability to reconcile accounts and manage debt follow-up.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank accounts daily.
• Allocate payments, refunds and returns; clear unidentified receipts promptly.
• Oversee billing and collections and follow up on debt.
• Prepare debtor reports and reconcile to GL monthly.
• Support revenue recognition and accurate invoicing records.
• Assist with cash flow reporting and maintain cash controls.
• Handle finance inbox inquiries and intercompany memos.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Bank reconciliation

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Company

A great opportunity has come up for an experienced AR Officer to join a large, well established finance team in a premium CBD office. This role sits within a broader finance function and is responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records across accounts receivable and banking. You\'ll ensure receivables are receipted on time, bank accounts are reconciled daily, and the general ledger for AR and banking is kept up to date. It\'s a fast paced, high volume environment, so you\'ll need to be organised, accurate under pressure, and comfortable managing competing priorities. There\'s a clear pathway from this role into broader accounting positions, and you\'ll have exposure to process improvement projects alongside your day to day work. It\'s a 2 day from home setup once settled in, with a friendly, collaborative team culture.

What you\'ll be doing:

• Reconciling bank accounts on a daily basis


• Allocating payments, refunds and returns, and clearing unidentified receipts in a timely manner


• Overseeing billing and collections activity, including regular debt follow up


• Producing month end debtor trial balances and reconciling to GL


• Preparing debtor reports on a weekly, monthly and ad hoc basis


• Supporting revenue recognition and maintaining accurate invoicing records


• Assisting with cash flow reporting and maintaining cash controls


• Managing and actioning finance inbox enquiries


• Reconciling intercompany accounts and issuing intercompany memos

What we\'re after:

• Solid experience in a high volume, transactional AR role


• Someone quick on their feet who can keep pace in a busy, evolving environment


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, as you\'ll be liaising across the business and with external stakeholders


• Good time management and the ability to work independently


• Intermediate Excel skills and general computer literacy


• An adaptable, team first attitude with an appetite for growth and development