Accounts Receivable Assistant – Stuart Alexander & Co.

Location: Sydney, NSW (Pyrmont)

Employment Type: Full time

About Us

At Stuart Alexander & Co, we are one of Australia’s largest privately-owned FMCG companies, importing, marketing, and distributing premium brands including Chupa Chups, Mentos, Tabasco, Biscoff & Hershey’s.

We are passionate about building long-term brand equity and delivering exceptional value to our customers. Everything we do is grounded in a solid set of values that encourage bold thinking, accountability, collaboration, clear communication, and genuine care—for our people, our partners, and our brands.

Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and strong partnerships continues to drive our growth and we’re now looking for an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join our collaborative Finance team.

We welcome applications from experienced professionals as well as recent graduates eager to build hands-on experience and grow their career in finance.

The Role

As an Accounts Receivable Assistant, you will play a critical role in managing the end-to-end accounts receivable and trade claims process. From receipting and invoicing to investigating variances and processing trade claims, you’ll help ensure accurate financial reporting, efficient cash collection, and smooth coordination between key stakeholders including Sales, Customer Service, and Supply Chain.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

Accurately process and allocate incoming payments

Raise and send invoices, statements, and payment reminders

Reconcile customer accounts, investigating over/underpayments and deductions

Manage aged debt and support timely collection efforts

Assist in month-end reporting and debtor aging analysis





Claims Processing & Dispute Management: process high-volume trade claims related to discounts, promotions, pricing, and freight

Maintain thorough documentation and correspondence for audit and tracking

Admin & Reporting

Support customer onboarding, credit checks, and account setup

Maintain accurate AR and master data records in ERP systems

Respond to shared inbox queries and support ad hoc reporting requests

What You’ll Bring

Required

2+ years' experience in Accounts Receivable or claims processing

Strong reconciliation skills and understanding of trade deductions

Experience with ERP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Excel

High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to multitask

Desirable

Previous experience in the FMCG industry

Familiarity with systems like Promax, Blueshift, M3, or similar

Who you are

Takes initiative and ownership of your work

Works well both independently and as part of a team

Communicates effectively across departments

Brings a positive, customer-focused, solution-oriented attitude

Why Join Us?

At Stuart Alexander & Co, we believe work should be as enjoyable as it is rewarding. We foster a positive and supportive workplace culture that celebrates both individual contributions and team success.

Hybrid work options (Tuesdays & Fridays WFH)

Vibrant Pyrmont location close to cafes, transport & the harbour

Career development opportunities across a growing business

Regular team events, training sessions & social initiatives

Work with iconic global brands in a colourful, fast-paced industry

How to Apply

If you’re excited about contributing to a passionate team and growing your career in FMCG finance, we’d love to hear from you!

Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application.

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