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5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)

SEDA College (Victoria) is the leader of applied learning for Year 11 & 12 students. We partner with peak industry organisations to provide our students unique opportunities and experiences specific to their interests. Our students receive a tailored career plan to develop key employability and life skills for a successful future. SEDA College is currently seeking a qualified and motivated Accounts Receivable Officer to join our team located in Camberwell.

The position is primarily responsible for collection of the College's student fees but will be involved in all facets of accounts receivable and general financial management reporting including bank and general ledger account reconciliations, refunds and journal entries. This role will work closely with other members of the Finance and Administration Team.

Reporting to the Financial Accountant

Key responsibilities

- Manage debtor accounts, including account setup, fee and charge processing, invoicing, credit notes, payment allocation, reconciliation and refunds
- Establish and maintain payment plans, respond to student account enquiries, and provide clear information to parents/carers about fees, payments and balances
- Generate monthly fee statements and manage overdue accounts through balance reviews, aged debtor analysis, payment follow-up, reminders and formal correspondence
- Investigate failed or declined transactions and resolve payment issues with families
- Follow up outstanding debts in accordance with College debt recovery procedures, including external collection referrals where required
- Assist with processing of students exiting the College including fee refunds and managing return of equipment
- Administer external and government funding applications and payments
- Process weekly Bank Reconciliations for the College's bank accounts
- Process General Ledger Journals and perform General Ledger account reconciliations and investigate variances




- Assist with month-end close activities, including preparation of journals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules

About you

- Demonstrated account receivable experience including invoicing, payment allocation, account reconciliation, debtor follow-up and maintaining accurate financial records
- Explicit and professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain account matters sensitively and build rapport with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Strong planning and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks, meet deadlines and produce accurate, high-quality work
- Ability to investigate account discrepancies, identify practical solutions and exercise sound judgement when managing sensitive or overdue accounts
- Ability to work independently, take responsibility for outcomes and contribute positively to a collaborative team environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook, and confidence learning and using financial and student management systems
- Current Working with Children Check and Police check are required

Job benefits and perks

SEDA College has been certified as a "Great Place to Work®" and has been recognised as one of the Best Workplaces in Australia®. You will also be joining a vibrant organisation with a focus on people, quality and outcomes in a role that will be challenging, and enormously rewarding.

SEDA College is an Equal Opportunity employer and includes merit-based selection, equity, diversity and procedural fairness principles in our recruitment processes.

SEDA College encourages people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples,



people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

Research shows that while males apply for roles when they meet some of the selection criteria, females and members of other marginalised groups tend to apply for roles only when they have all the skills and experience required. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point above, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a conversation to see if you could be a great fit for the College.

To ensure that SEDA College is recruiting the right people for our College, our screening process includes but is not limited to structured interviewing and selection processes, a Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, online searches, and reference checks.

SEDA College (Victoria) is committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. All members of our community, including employees, contractors, agency staff and volunteers, have an important role in providing students with a safe and nurturing environment in which to prosper and thrive. The College has zero tolerance of child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently within our policies and procedures.

SEDA College (Victoria) is committed to preventing child abuse through identifying risks early, and removing and reducing these risks. We have robust human resources and recruitment practices, supported by regular training and development.

We support and respect all children, as well as all members of our community. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal students, the cultural safety of children from a culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.

The incumbent of this role must comply with SEDA College’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and related policies and procedures (including the Code of Conduct).

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📌 Accounts Receivable Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 SEDA College VIC
📍 Melbourne