Receivables & Debtors Officer - Local Government

Randstad Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Australia is seeking an Accounting & Debtors Control Officer to join a dedicated Financial Services team supporting a local government council. The role focuses on maintaining financial records, managing the accounts receivable function, and ensuring timely payments.

You will handle invoicing, debt collection processes, rate and fee administration, and reconciliations, while providing excellent customer service to ratepayers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable functions and basic accounting principles.
• Experience maintaining a debtors subsidiary ledger and performing bank reconciliations.
• Familiarity with local government financial software (e.g., TechnologyOne, Civica Authority) is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Debtors Management: Prepare invoices and manage the sundry debtors ledger with timely receipts.
• Debt Recovery: Develop and maintain efficient debt collection processes, including follow-ups and legal action when necessary.
• Council-Specific Billing: Administer and collect council rates, permits, and infringement fees in compliance with regulations.
• Reconciliations: Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations and reconcile debtors to the general ledger.
• Financial Support: Assist with receipting interfaces, journal entries, and monthly direct debit files.
• Customer Service: Act as primary contact for ratepayers and local business owners, resolving inquiries professionally.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Bank Reconciliations

Excel Proficiency

Communication Skills

Debt Recovery

ERP Systems

Council Billing

Tools

TechnologyOne

Civica Authority

Job description

Randstad Australia is seeking an Accounting & Debtors Control Officer to join a dedicated Financial Services team supporting a local government council. The role focuses on maintaining financial records, managing the accounts receivable function, and ensuring timely payments.

You will handle invoicing, debt collection processes, rate and fee administration, and reconciliations, while providing excellent customer service to ratepayers and stakeholders.