Our client is a well-established and growing organisation with a significant operational presence across Melbourne's western corridor and the Geelong region.The business offers a professional, stable and collaborative working environment, with an experienced finance team and a strong focus on service, accuracy and continuous improvement.Due to the location of the organisation, this opportunity will be particularly well suited to someone living in Melbourne's western suburbs or the greater Geelong area.
The position is primarily office-based, with the potential for one day per week working from home once established.Please note that access to your own vehicle is essential, as the workplace is not readily accessible by public transport.The RoleReporting to the Finance Manager, this permanent position will take responsibility for managing a diverse and complex accounts receivable portfolio.A significant component of the role will involve debt collection, including following up large and complex customer accounts, resolving outstanding issues and building professional relationships with customers to improve payment outcomes.Your responsibilities will include:Managing the collection of overdue accounts by telephone and emailDeveloping strong relationships with customers and key internal stakeholdersInvestigating and resolving billing disputes and account discrepanciesPreparing and processing customer invoicesAllocating payments and accurately matching receiptsCompleting account and bank reconciliationsMaintaining accurate customer records, ageing reports and credit allocationsManaging accounts relating to commercial customers, tenants and contractual arrangementsProducing accounts receivable reports for managementIdentifying opportunities to improve collection and accounts receivable processesProviding broader support to the finance team when requiredThe CompanyOur client is a well-established and growing organisation with a significant operational presence across Melbourne's western corridor and the Geelong region.The business offers a professional, stable and collaborative working environment, with an experienced finance team and a strong focus on service,



accuracy and continuous improvement.Due to the location of the organisation, this opportunity will be particularly well suited to someone living in Melbourne's western suburbs or the greater Geelong area.
The position is primarily office-based, with the potential for one day per week working from home once established.Please note that access to your own vehicle is essential, as the workplace is not readily accessible by public transport.The RoleReporting to the Finance Manager, this permanent position will take responsibility for managing a diverse and complex accounts receivable portfolio.A significant component of the role will involve debt collection, including following up large and complex customer accounts, resolving outstanding issues and building professional relationships with customers to improve payment outcomes.Your responsibilities will include:Managing the collection of overdue accounts by telephone and emailDeveloping robust relationships with customers and key internal stakeholdersInvestigating and resolving billing disputes and account discrepanciesPreparing and processing customer invoicesAllocating payments and accurately matching receiptsCompleting account and bank reconciliationsMaintaining accurate customer records, ageing reports and credit allocationsManaging accounts relating to commercial customers, tenants and contractual arrangementsProducing accounts receivable reports for managementIdentifying opportunities to improve collection and accounts receivable processesProviding broader support to the finance team when requiredThe position description also highlights responsibility for invoicing, daily cash management, payment allocation, ageing analysis,



customer enquiries and maintaining accurate accounts receivable records.Why Apply?
This is an excellent long-term opportunity to join a successful and growing business in a varied and genuinely challenging accounts receivable position.The role offers:A long term and stable career opportunityA supportive and experienced finance teamExposure to a varied and complex customer portfolioThe opportunity to develop and grow within the positionA role with genuine ownership and responsibilityPotential flexibility to work from home one day per weekA convenient location for candidates based in Melbourne's west or the Geelong regionThis would suit someone who enjoys working in a professional environment where they can build relationships, solve problems and make a tangible contribution to the performance of the finance function.About YouTo be successful in this position, you will be an experienced Accounts Receivable Officer with a mature, confident and professional approach.You will ideally have:Strong experience within a complex accounts receivable functionDemonstrated confidence in debt collection, including large or challenging accountsExperience working within a medium to large organisationStrong reconciliation and payment allocation skillsIntermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including knowledge of formulasPrevious experience using large accounting or ERP systemsExcellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skillsStrong time management and the ability to manage competing prioritiesA high level of accuracy and attention to detailThe confidence to investigate issues and resolve customer disputesA proactive, switched-on and systems-savvy approachThe ability to work independently while contributing positively to a teamInterviews are expected to commence during the week beginning 20 July ****.
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📌 Accounts Receivable Specialist (Geelong)
🏢 Align Talent
📍 Geelong