Finance Officer Accounts Receivable

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and detail oriented Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance team on a full time basis.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong accounts experience, particularly in debt collection, who enjoys working in a busy and fast paced environment. Experience in the construction industry will be highly regarded.

You will be responsible for managing both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring accurate processing, reconciliation and follow up of accounts.

This is a hands on, office based and phone based role. A significant part of the Accounts Receivable function involves contacting customers about overdue accounts, explaining balances, resolving account queries and negotiating payment arrangements.

You will need to be comfortable picking up the phone, managing challenging conversations and following matters through to resolution while remaining professional and respectful. and general finance administration.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the accounts receivable ledger and debtor accounts

• Make regular outbound calls to customers regarding overdue balances

• Explain account information and resolve invoice or payment queries

• Negotiate and monitor payment arrangements in line with company policy

• Allocate customer payments and reconcile remittances

• Prepare weekly aged debtor reports

• Conduct credit checks and establish new debtor accounts

• Maintain accurate notes, records and follow up dates

• Liaise with external collection agencies when required

• Assist with legal recovery files and audit requirements

About you

• At least two years' recent experience in commercial accounts receivable or credit control

• Proven experience collecting overdue debts by phone

• A clear, confident and professional telephone manner

• The ability to be readily understood by customers and explain financial information clearly

• Confidence managing objections and difficult payment conversations

• Strong listening, negotiation and problem solving skills

• Accurate written communication and account note recording

• Excellent attention to detail and follow through

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

• Experience using accounting or ERP software

Benefits

• A stable, permanent full time position

• An established business with a consistent customer base

• A supportive Finance Manager and team environment

• A practical role with clear responsibility and ownership

• Competitive remuneration based on experience

• Convenient Fairfield location