Senior Accounts Receivable Officer

A well-established civil and infrastructure organisation is looking for an experienced Senior Accounts Receivable Officer to join their team in a permanent full-time position.

You’ll lead the accounts receivable function from end to end, reporting to the CFO and mentoring an Accounts Receivable Officer. It’s a great fit for someone who knows their way around a large debtors ledger, enjoys building good working relationships with clients, and likes finding better ways to get invoices out and cash in.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing the full accounts receivable cycle, including high-volume invoicing, credit control, reconciliations and debt recovery
• Owning the aged debtors ledger, meeting collection targets and escalating overdue accounts early
• Handling client invoicing queries, credit disputes and payment delays
• Working with Operations and Project teams to resolve billing discrepancies and make sure billing matches contract requirements
• Preparing weekly and monthly reports on debtor ageing, collections and outstanding balances
• Supporting the Head of Finance with forecasting, cash flow insights and receivables trend analysis
• Mentoring and training a junior AR team member and managing day-to-day workflow
• Supporting audits and recommending improvements to invoicing systems, workflows and controls

About you

• At least five years in accounts receivable or a similar finance role, ideally in civil, construction or infrastructure
• Experience managing high-volume invoicing and debtor ledgers
• A strong understanding of contract claims, debt recovery and reconciliations
• A clear, confident communicator who can have firm but respectful conversations about payment

What’s on offer

• A senior role reporting directly to the CFO
• Leadership of a small AR team, with scope to improve systems and processes
• Exposure to the commercial side of the business through forecasting and cash flow reporting
• Competitive salary of $100,000 - $110,000 + superannuation
• Convenient inner suburb office

How to Apply

Sharp & Carter often have a range of finance positions available that may not yet be advertised. If you feel this opportunity is interesting yet not quite right, then we recommend still putting in an application or sending your CV directly to the email address below. That way we can contact you to find out more about your career goals and aspirations, and we will ensure you stay updated and aware of new vacancies in the market.

For more information about this opportunity, please call Antonia Waldron for a confidential discussion on the details below.

Antonia Waldron

0491 257 346

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