Job Overview

Our client is looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Officer (Xero) to own the receivables ledger. The main responsibility is to get invoices paid on time, keep debtor accounts accurate, and give the Company Accountant a clear view of incoming cash flow. This role suits an experienced AR or bookkeeping professional who works well independently and wants part-time hours while handling high-level work.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, Flexible 4 to 6 hours a day Sydney AEST business hours (20-30 work hours per week)

Responsibilities

Collections and cash

• Chase outstanding debts and bring them in within company terms
• Process and bank all receipts, then let the sales and admin teams know
• Forecast expected debtor receipts for the Company Accountant
• Work with approved collection agencies on overdue accounts when the Accountant signs off

New accounts and credit

• Run credit checks through approved agencies before any new account opens
• Process credit applications and submit them with supporting documents for approval
• Send approval and welcome communications to new customers
• Tell the Product Support team when new accounts are live

Debtor management

• Keep every debtor record current, including a log of each contact made
• Answer customer billing and account enquiries quickly and courteously
• Make sure account applications, terms and conditions, and supporting documents are filed correctly

Admin and support

• Handle incoming email, documentation, and data entry
• Take calls when needed and route them to the right person
• Train or help colleagues on AR processes when asked

Requirements

• At least 5 years of bookkeeping and administrative experience, with solid hands-on accounts receivable work
• Working knowledge of at least one accounting package (Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar)
• The confidence to make a firm collections call and keep the customer relationship intact
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage a ledger independently
• Clear written and spoken English
• A reliable computer, stable internet, and a quiet place to work

Independent Contractor Perks

Permanent work from home

Immediate hiring

Note

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