Finance Operations Officer - Mat Leave

Northrop Consulting Engineers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry salary benchmark

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

EAP and wellbeing support

Job summary

Northrop Consulting Engineers in Sydney seeks a Finance Operations Officer on a maternity leave cover. You will join the Finance Operations Team to manage daily accounts receivable workflows, respond to client queries, and support end-to-end invoicing and collections.

Based in Sydney, the role offers a flexible, hybrid working approach and a collaborative, inclusive culture. You will engage with internal and external stakeholders to improve cash flow and financial operations while maintaining

Qualifications

• Experience in a complex Accounts Receivable environment.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Process-driven with high attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage daily remittances, accurately reconciling payments and allocating receipts against outstanding invoices in Vantagepoint.
• Investigate and resolve unallocated, short and overpayments, working closely with Billers and clients to identify and rectify discrepancies.
• Manage the Accounts Receivable inbox, responding to and resolving client queries within agreed SLAs and escalating complex matters where required.
• Provide day-to-day debtor support, including following up outstanding payments, contacting clients and maintaining accurate records of collection activities.
• Drive timely collections and minimise outstanding/unallocated cash, escalating unresolved matters such as write-offs, disputes or legal issues where appropriate.
• Manage the end-to-end debtors process for Central Coast subcontractor projects, coordinating with subcontractors and clients to resolve outstanding debts and payment queries.
• Support Central Coast invoicing by reviewing subcontractor invoices, maintaining Vantagepoint tasks and coordinating approvals and processing of invoices.
• Collaborate with Clients, Consulting Staff, Billers and the wider Project Accounts team, providing support during peak periods and ensuring smooth and accurate financial operations.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Excel

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Decision making

Organization

Initiative

Stakeholder management

Job description

• Maternity Leave Contract, full-time role with a flexible approach to working


• Join a high performing multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy


• Fun and inclusive company culture

The Role

Our Sydney office is in search of a motivated and personable Finance Operations Officer to join the Finance Operations Team for a Maternity Leave Cover. Reporting to the Finance Operations Lead, you will play a key role in ensuring efficient operation of daily accounts receivable workflows.
This role involves proactive management of our shared inboxes, Debtors Hub action flags, banking allocations and en-to-end Central Coast subcontractor invoicing and collections. By conducting thorough payment investigations, effectively collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders and providing exceptional client service, this role contributes directly to the overall financial performance, cash flow and operational excellence of the organisation.
This position is based in Sydney and is available to start from November, 2026.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Monitor and manage daily remittances, accurately reconciling payments and allocating receipts against outstanding invoices in Vantagepoint.


• Investigate and resolve unallocated, short and overpayments, working closely with Billers and clients to identify and rectify discrepancies.


• Manage the Accounts Receivable inbox, responding to and resolving client queries within agreed SLAs and escalating complex matters where required.


• Provide day-to-day debtor support, including following up outstanding payments, contacting clients and maintaining accurate records of collection activities.


• Drive timely collections and minimise outstanding/unallocated cash, escalating unresolved matters such as write-offs, disputes or legal issues where appropriate.


• Manage the end-to-end debtors process for Central Coast subcontractor projects, coordinating with subcontractors and clients to resolve outstanding debts and payment queries.


• Support Central Coast invoicing by reviewing subcontractor invoices, maintaining Vantagepoint tasks and coordinating approvals and processing of invoices.


• Collaborate with Clients, Consulting Staff, Billers and the wider Project Accounts team, providing support during peak periods and ensuring smooth and accurate financial operations.

The Candidate

• Previous experience in a complex Accounts Receivable environment, with strong understanding of end-to-end AR processes.


• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, with the ability to analyse and manage financial data effectively.


• Highly process-driven and detail-oriented, with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proven ability to troubleshoot and reconcile client accounts.


• Confident and considered decision-maker who takes ownership and follows issues through to resolution.


• Highly organised, self-disciplined and efficient, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.


• Demonstrates initiative and accountability, consistently going above and beyond to identify issues and improve outcomes.


• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working with clients and internal teams.

Why Northrop

We’re employee owned. That means the people working in our business have a genuine stake in its future.
There are no external shareholders or overseas parent company. Decisions are made by people who understand our work, our clients and our people. Our leaders are accessible, and when you have an idea for doing something better, you’ll be encouraged to share it.
For more than 50 years, we’ve built our business around our people, our relationships and the impact our work has on communities.
Today, our multidisciplinary teams work across NSW, ACT, Queensland and Victoria on projects of all sizes, spanning sectors including health, education, residential, commercial, industrial, sport and land development.

What’s In It For You

• Industry-benchmarked salary


• Genuine flexibility: hybrid working, flexible hours, alternative public holidays, we’ll have a real conversation about what works for you


• Free EAP and wellbeing support — because we’d rather you stayed healthy than burned out


• A positive and enjoyable workplace with a supportive team, a relaxed culture, and regular opportunities to connect through social activities and company events throughout the year.

Northrop is an equal opportunity employer. We actively welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all genders, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, let us know — we’ll make it work.