Finance Officer

FutureYou; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

FutureYou is recruiting for an Accounts Receivable professional to support a school accounts function in the Education sector. This 12-month fixed-term contract involves billing, debt collection, reconciliations and stakeholder communication with families and staff.

You will collaborate with the Finance Manager and Registrar to ensure accurate revenue processing. The role emphasizes high-quality customer service, attention to detail and cross-team collaboration on billing improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-function Accounts Receivable experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with confidence liaising with parents and stakeholders.
• Strong IT skills, including advanced proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Mature, accountable and professional, with ownership of the AR function.
• Highly motivated and results-driven, with a solutions-focused attitude.
• Sound understanding of basic bookkeeping principles.
• Strong team player, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Experience working on systems implementation or process improvement projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage termly and ad-hoc billing, including fee consolidation and enrolment coordination with the Registrar.
• Process scholarships, discounts and prepaid fee quotes accurately and efficiently.
• Manage aged debtors and collections, including reminders, escalations, payment plans and family liaison.
• Monitor payment plans and advanced collections, providing regular status and aged-debt reporting.
• Complete daily revenue receipting and weekly bank reconciliations.
• Support the Finance Manager with accurate and timely calculation of bad debt provisions.
• Deliver high-level customer service and effective communication with families, staff and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Finance and Project teams on system implementation, process improvements and other duties within the scope of the role.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Tight knit finance team with strong employee culture

12 month Fixed Term Contract initially, with option to extend to permanent

Easily accessible via public transport and car

About the Client

Operating for over 100 years, our client is a highly respected institution in the Education sector. Based in the Inner Suburbs, they are known for their strong culture and employee retention.

Key Responsibilities

The purpose of this position to to facilitate the smooth operation of the School's accounts function. Key to this role is ensuring the accuracy of all charges, credits, payments and refunds. You will be a key member of the finance team and work closely with the Business Manager, Principal and be a key liaison with parents in relation to accounts.

Your day-to-day will look like:

Manage termly and ad-hoc billing, including fee consolidation and enrolment coordination with the Registrar.

Process scholarships, discounts and prepaid fee quotes accurately and efficiently.

Manage aged debtors and collections, including reminders, escalations, payment plans and family liaison.

Monitor payment plans and advanced collections, providing regular status and aged-debt reporting.

Complete daily revenue receipting and weekly bank reconciliations.

Support the Finance Manager with the accurate and timely calculation of bad debt provisions.

Deliver high-level customer service and effective communication with families, staff and internal stakeholders.

Collaborate with the Finance and Project teams on system implementation, process improvements and other duties within the scope of the role.

Skills and Qualifications

5+ years’ full-function Accounts Receivable experience, including debtor management and reporting.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with confidence liaising professionally with parents and stakeholders.

Strong IT skills, including advanced proficiency in Excel and Word.

Mature, accountable and professional, with the ability to take ownership of the Accounts Receivable function.

Highly motivated and results-driven, with a positive and solutions-focused attitude.

Sound understanding of basic bookkeeping principles.

Strong team player, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Experience working on systems implementation or process improvement projects is highly advantageous.