Accounts Receivable & Rates Support Officer (Sydney)

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Leadership development program

Course reimbursement

Parental leave 26 weeks

Public transport options

Job summary

City of Sydney is seeking a motivated Business Support Officer to join our Accounts Receivable and Rates team. You will maintain accurate financial records, process invoices and support the administration of Council rates.

The role requires handling high volumes with accuracy, working independently or in teams, and communicating clearly with stakeholders. Experience in debt collection or local government rates administration is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver high volume work with accuracy.
• Reasoning and problem solving for enquiries and issues.
• Work independently and in a team with strong relationships.
• Clear verbal and written communication with stakeholders.
• Confidence using financial systems, databases and MS Office.
• Debt collection experience is an advantage.
• Experience in local government rates administration and accounts receivable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records, process invoices and monitor debts.
• Support administration of Council rates and contact details maintenance.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Debt collection

Financial systems

Microsoft Office

Tools

MS Excel

Financial software

Databases

Job description

City of Sydney is seeking a motivated Business Support Officer to join our Accounts Receivable and Rates team. You will maintain accurate financial records, process invoices and support the administration of Council rates.

The role requires handling high volumes with accuracy, working independently or in teams, and communicating clearly with stakeholders. Experience in debt collection or local government rates administration is highly regarded.