Senior Ar Officer

Appreciating Talent; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Appreciating Talent is seeking a Senior Accounts Receivable Officer to join our Finance team in a Sydney-based office with flexible working arrangements. You will own the AR ledger end-to-end, liaise with internal stakeholders and customers, and help maintain strong cash flow and an accurate ledger.

The role requires solid AR/Credit Control experience, strong Excel and ERP skills, and excellent communication to drive results while contributing to month-end close.

Qualifications

• Solid experience across AR, Credit Control or Collections.
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end AR process.
• Experience managing aged debt and following up overdue accounts.
• Strong reconciliation and numerical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Confidence working with ERP/accounting systems.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounts receivable ledger.
• Process invoicing, receipts, cash allocations and adjustments.
• Monitor aged debt and follow up overdue accounts.
• Manage collections and escalate high-risk accounts.
• Investigate billing queries and customer disputes.
• Prepare debtor ageing reports and AR reporting.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales and other stakeholders.
• Identify discrepancies and improve AR processes.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Credit Control

Collections

Reconciliation

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Excel skills

ERP/accounting systems

Tools

ERP/accounting systems

Excel

Job description

An established and growing organisation is looking for an experienced Senior Accounts Receivable Officer to join its high-performing Finance team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of the AR function, working closely with internal stakeholders and customers, and playing a key role in maintaining strong cash flow and an accurate ledger.

The role:

Working as part of a collaborative Finance team, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of accounts receivable activities, including:

• Managing the end-to-end accounts receivable ledger
• Processing invoicing, receipts, cash allocation and account adjustments
• Monitoring aged debt and proactively following up outstanding accounts
• Managing collections and escalating complex or high-risk accounts where required
• Investigating and resolving billing queries and customer disputes
• Completing AR reconciliations and assisting with month-end close
• Preparing debtor ageing reports and other AR reporting
• Working closely with Finance, Sales and other internal stakeholders
• Identifying discrepancies and implementing solutions to improve processes and accuracy

About you:

We're looking for an experienced AR professional who is confident managing their own ledger and isn't afraid to pick up the phone and have those more difficult conversations when required.
You will ideally bring:

• Solid experience across AR, Credit Control or Collections
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end AR process
• Experience managing aged debt and following up overdue accounts
• Strong reconciliation and numerical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Confidence working with ERP/accounting systems
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach
• The ability to work independently while also contributing to a wider Finance team

Why consider the opportunity?

• Join an established organisation with a collaborative Finance team
• Opportunity to take ownership of a key AR portfolio
• Work closely with senior Finance and commercial stakeholders
• Sydney-based office with flexible working arrangements
• Genuine opportunity to add value and improve processes
• Competitive salary package

If you are confident, you have the skills and personality outlined above, I am keen to hear from you.