Temp to Perm AR Officer – Education

Richard Lloyd Recruitment; Ryde; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Richard Lloyd Recruitment is seeking an Accounts Receivable Officer for a six-month assignment in Ryde, Australia. The role focuses on collections with ownership of the debtors ledger, engaging with parents/guardians to recover overdue school fees, and reporting progress within a small finance team.

Ideal candidates will have AR and collections experience, comfortable with sensitive conversations, and be available to start immediately. Synergetic and Power BI knowledge is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated Accounts Receivable and collections experience.

Responsibilities

• Proactively contacting parents and guardians regarding overdue school fees.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Collections experience

Debt recovery conversations

Ownership of ledger

Tools

Synergetic

Power BI

Job description

Collections-focused AR role with genuine ownership of the debtors ledger

Join a leading education provider supporting 1,200 students

Ryde | $45-$50/hr + Super | Six months with a view to permanency

Company Background

Our client is a well-established education provider with a strong reputation and a values-led culture. The organisation offers a collaborative working environment, where employees are encouraged to contribute, take ownership and work closely across teams.

The College is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Officer following a resignation. This is an immediate-start, six-month temporary assignment with a genuine view to permanency. Candidates seeking a permanent appointment from the outset will also be considered.

The Role

Reporting within an eight-person finance team, you will take ownership of the debtors ledger. Approximately 70% of the role is focused on collections and debt recovery, requiring confident, respectful conversations with parents and guardians about outstanding school fees. Responsibilities include:

Proactively contacting parents and guardians regarding overdue school fees

Resolving payment queries and negotiating suitable payment arrangements

Owning and monitoring the debtors ledger and reporting collection progress

Preparing school fee invoices, adjustments and account maintenance

Allocating incoming payments and completing bank reconciliations

Investigating discrepancies and driving a measurable reduction in overdue balances

Your Background

This is a collections-led position rather than a traditional transactional AR role. To succeed, you will bring:

Demonstrated Accounts Receivable and collections experience

Confidence managing sensitive or difficult fee conversations in a polite yet firm manner

Strong ownership of a debtor book and a proactive debt-reduction mindset

School or broader education-sector experience, which is highly regarded

Experience with Synergetic and Power BI, which would be advantageous

Availability to work five days on site in Ryde

Applicants available immediately or at short notice are preferred; permanent candidates are also encouraged to apply.