Accounts Receivable Specialist

Chandler Macleod; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod in Sydney CBD is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to lead the receivables function within a busy finance team. You will oversee a small team of two offshore AR staff and partner with Accounts Payable to ensure accurate billing and timely cash collection.

The role focuses on improving processes, maintaining strong client service, and delivering reliable reporting. You will bring proven AR experience, leadership ability, and a continuous improvement mindset to

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Accounts Receivable.
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff (including remote teams).
• Strong understanding of billing, credit, and collections.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proactive, confident, and solutions-focused.
• High attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support a team of 2 offshore Accounts Receivable staff
• Manage end-to-end AR processes including billing, collections, and credit control
• Partner closely with the Accounts Payable team to streamline workflows
• Deliver excellent customer service to clients and internal stakeholders
• Proactively manage outstanding debts and resolve billing queries
• Review and refine processes, policies, and procedure manuals
• Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Team supervision

Billing & Collections

Customer service

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Sydney, CBD | Legal Services | Full-Time

A well-established legal firm seeking an experienced and confident Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who combines strong technical AR expertise with excellent customer service and leadership capability.

In this role, you'll take ownership of the receivables function while overseeing a small team of two. You'll work closely with Accounts Payable and the broader finance team to ensure smooth financial operations, while also driving process improvements across billing and collections.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and support a team of 2 offshore Accounts Receivable staff
• Manage end-to-end AR processes including billing, collections, and credit control
• Partner closely with the Accounts Payable team to streamline workflows
• Deliver excellent customer service to clients and internal stakeholders
• Proactively manage outstanding debts and resolve billing queries
• Review and refine processes, policies, and procedure manuals
• Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting

About You

• Proven experience in Accounts Receivable
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff (including remote teams)
• Strong understanding of billing, credit, and collections
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Proactive, confident, and solutions-focused
• High attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to collaborate effectively across finance teams

What’s on Offer

• Leadership opportunity within a reputable legal firm
• Opportunity to drive improvements and make a real impact
• Competitive salary package