Our client is a highly regarded, values-led organisation with a strong reputation in its sector and a modern, collaborative working environment.
Based in Melbourne's inner city, the business offers excellent access to public transport together with genuine flexibility around working from home.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Receivable professional to join the finance team on an initial six-month contract, with the potential for extension.
The Position
Reporting into a senior member of the Accounts Receivable team, this is a broad AR position supporting the organisation across its end-to-end Order-to-Cash activities.
A significant component of the role will involve managing a busy shared inbox, responding to customer and internal queries, coordinating follow-up actions and ensuring issues are resolved efficiently.
Other responsibilities will include:
Managing customer enquiries, account queries and collection follow-ups
Following up outstanding debt and resolving payment issues
Receipting and allocating customer payments
Investigating unidentified or incorrectly allocated payments
Maintaining accurate customer and Accounts Receivable records
Working closely with internal stakeholders to resolve billing and payment queries
Supporting month-end Accounts Receivable activities and reconciliations
Assisting with reporting, aged debt analysis and audit requirements
Supporting invoice distribution and general finance operations activities
Identifying opportunities to improve Accounts Receivable processes
The Company
Our client is a highly regarded, values-led organisation with a strong reputation in its sector and a modern, collaborative working environment.




Based in Melbourne's inner city, the business offers excellent access to public transport together with genuine flexibility around working from home.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Receivable professional to join the finance team on an initial six-month contract, with the potential for extension.
The Position
Reporting into a senior member of the Accounts Receivable team, this is a broad AR position supporting the organisation across its end-to-end Order-to-Cash activities.
A significant component of the role will involve managing a busy shared inbox, responding to customer and internal queries, coordinating follow-up actions and ensuring issues are resolved efficiently.
Other responsibilities will include:
Managing customer enquiries, account queries and collection follow-ups
Following up outstanding debt and resolving payment issues
Receipting and allocating customer payments
Investigating unidentified or incorrectly allocated payments
Maintaining accurate customer and Accounts Receivable records
Working closely with internal stakeholders to resolve billing and payment queries
Supporting month-end Accounts Receivable activities and reconciliations
Assisting with reporting, aged debt analysis and audit requirements




Supporting invoice distribution and general finance operations activities
Identifying opportunities to improve Accounts Receivable processes
The Candidate Profile
You will have previous experience working in a broad Accounts Receivable position and be comfortable taking ownership of a varied workload.
Given the volume of customer and internal enquiries, strong inbox management experience will be particularly important.
You will be highly organised, able to prioritise effectively and comfortable managing multiple queries and competing deadlines at once.
You will also bring:
Solid end-to-end Accounts Receivable experience
Experience working within a high-volume environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Confidence dealing with both internal stakeholders and external customers
Experience with collections, receipting and account reconciliations
Exposure to month-end Accounts Receivable responsibilities
Robust attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Intermediate Excel skills
You will need to be available to commence by early September.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive and well-regarded organisation offering a highly flexible working environment.
Benefits include:
Initial six-month contract with potential to extend
Up to four days per week working from home
Inner-city location with easy access to the CBD and public transport
Broad Accounts Receivable responsibilities rather than a narrowly focused collections role
Supportive and collaborative finance team
Opportunity to work within a modern, established organisation
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📌 Accounts Receivable Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Align Talent
📍 Melbourne