Accounts Receivable Officer (Maternity Leave Cover)
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced
Accounts Receivable Officer
to join our Finance team within a well-established manufacturing company on a
12-month fixed-term contract
covering maternity leave. This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end accounts receivable function, ensuring timely collections, maintaining accurate customer accounts, and supporting continuous improvement across finance systems and processes.
The successful candidate will have strong credit control experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to customer service and process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Manage new customer account applications, ensuring all documentation is complete and compliant.
Create and maintain customer records in Pronto and Microsoft Business Central, including updating customer details and maintaining internal ledger documentation.
Perform the full accounts receivable and credit control function, including:
Customer account maintenance
Debt collection and cash receipts
Credit claims processing
Managing credit holds
Monitoring debtor balances and sales order integrity
Month-end debtor ledger reconciliation and rollover
Administer Credit Insurance requirements, including:
Credit limit applications and increases
Customer credit reference checks
PPSR registrations
Monthly reporting of notifiable events to insurers
Prepare regular reports including:
Aged Debtors Report
Cash Collection Forecast
Bad Debt Reporting
Monthly commentary on outstanding debt for review by the Financial Accountant
Respond promptly to internal and external customer enquiries.
Record all customer communications accurately within the CRM system.




Maintain organised accounts receivable records and manage year-end audit documentation and archiving.
Administer customer rebate programs, including preparing rebate credit notes, providing sales reports, verifying rebate invoices, and reconciling rebate balance sheet accounts.
Complete internal audit activities as requested.
Provide support and back-up across the Finance team during periods of leave or peak workload.
Promote a high level of customer service and professionalism.
Support Quality Management System (QMS) requirements by ensuring processes remain compliant and effective.
Act as the primary contact for Pronto system enquiries and provide user support.
Assist with finance system enhancements and continuous improvement projects
Ad Hoc duties as per request
Skills & Experience
Several years' experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or a similar accounting role.
Solid understanding of credit management principles and debt collection practices.
Experience using Pronto and/or Microsoft Business Central is highly regarded.
Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
Well-developed analytical and numerical skills.
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
Experience working with offshore teams is advantageous.
Robust organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks.
Advanced computer literacy and confidence using finance systems and Microsoft Office.
Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
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📌 Accounts Receivable Officer (Maternity Leave Cover) (New South Wales)
🏢 Macnaught
📍 New South Wales