Accounts Receivable Specialist – Melbourne

LSH Auto Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LSH Auto Australia in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Officer to join our Administration team. You will own all aspects of receivables and support the wider finance function.

The role emphasises debt collection, daily banking, credit assessments and accurate reporting, with a focus on reliability, customer service and working under deadlines in a fast-paced automotive dealership environment.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum two years of experience in a similar Accounts Receivable role.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all aspects of Accounts Receivable.
• Collection of outstanding debts via phone and email.
• Daily banking consolidation.
• Payment allocations.
• New customer credit assessments.
• Balance sheet reconciliations relating to receivable accounts.
• Preparation of weekly debtor reports.
• Additional ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Debt collection

Prioritisation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Cash handling

Education

Accounting degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Recognised globally for producing premium German vehicles, Mercedes-Benz represents innovation, performance and luxury. LSH Auto Australia is proud to represent the Mercedes-Benz brand, delivering an exceptional customer experience across sales, service and aftersales.

Based in Melbourne, LSH Mercedes-Benz Melbourne offers a modern, professional and fast paced dealership environment. We are currently seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Officer to join our Administration team. This role provides full ownership of accounts receivable, along with exposure to a range of accounting and administrative responsibilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional looking to further develop their career within the automotive industry.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining all aspects of Accounts Receivable
• Collection of outstanding debts via phone and email
• Daily banking consolidation
• Payment allocations
• New customer credit assessments
• Balance sheet reconciliations relating to receivable accounts
• Preparation of weekly debtor reports
• Additional ad hoc duties as required

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• An Accounting degree or equivalent qualification
• At least two years experience in a similar role
• Strong ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines
• Reliability, efficiency and a high level of accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure in a deadline driven environment
• Flexibility and a willingness to learn
• A confident, professional and customer focused attitude
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office applications

If you are seeking a stable and rewarding role within a premium automotive brand, we would love to hear from you.

Why choose LSH Auto Australia

Operating in the capital cities of Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, we are part of LSH Auto Group ,world’s largest Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicle dealer group with more than 270 premium retail outlets across over 110 cities and a team of over 24,000 globally.

As a leader in the Australian automotive retail industry, we have been recognised in the AFR Boss Best Places to Work which is a validation of our constant striving to be an employer of choice.

Join us and begin your journey and become part of something special as we strive to deliver our vision; to become the benchmark for excellence in customer experience through delivering upon our values of Trust, Integrity, Teamwork, Relevance and Social Responsibility

Only applicants who meet our selection criteria will be contacted in regard to this opportunity.