Accounts Receivable Officer – School Finance, Relationship Focus

Richard Lloyd Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunches provided for staff

Free street parking nearby and access

Permanent opportunity close to home

Job summary

Richard Lloyd Recruitment is assisting an established independent school on Sydney's Lower North Shore to recruit an Accounts Receivable Officer. You will follow up outstanding school fees, negotiate payment arrangements, and build trusting relationships with families while maintaining confidentiality.

You will work with the finance team to prepare debtor reports, liaise with debt recovery agencies when needed, and support broader accounts receivable duties.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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

Skills

Accounts receivable

Credit control

Large balances

Excel

Accounting software

Discretion

Communication

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Richard Lloyd Recruitment is assisting an established independent school on Sydney's Lower North Shore to recruit an Accounts Receivable Officer. You will follow up outstanding school fees, negotiate payment arrangements, and build trusting relationships with families while maintaining confidentiality.

You will work with the finance team to prepare debtor reports, liaise with debt recovery agencies when needed, and support broader accounts receivable duties.