Southern Steel Group is the largest privately-owned steel distributor in Australia. We are currently looking for a customer focused Credit Officer to join our Head Office located in Milperra.

This is a permanent and full time position suited to someone with previous credit, accounts receivable or collections experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate results.

You will manage a large group of accounts and key responsibilities and accountabilities will include reconciliation of accounts, high volume of outgoing collection of due & outstanding debts, daily release of orders and daily banking.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

- Previous experience in a similar role (steel distribution, manufacturing/related industry is desired);

- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, credit practices and collection regulations;

- Previous experience in Credit Assessment and Credit Analysis

- Credit reporting;

- Understanding of PPSA (Personal Property Security Act)

- An ability to engage and negotiate with internal and external customers

- A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail skills;





- Excellent organisation and great communication skills;

- Ability to multi-task and be adaptable;

- Self-driven to work unsupervised;

- Strong computer skills, excellent knowledge of Excel will be well regarded;

- A Certificate III or IV in Financial Services (Credit Management) will be well regarded

- Membership of the AICM and the attainment of your CCE would be particularly well regarded

- And importantly – a positive attitude and a good sense of humour.

In return, you will be joining a highly successful credit team. In this role, you will be kept very busy but will have plenty of opportunity to grow and develop.

If you have the experience that we need, please apply now! Please ensure that a cover letter is attached to your resume expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We promote a safe work culture; therefore, we have a process of reference checking and pre-employment medicals, which includes a drug and alcohol screen for short-listed applicants.

📌 Credit Officer (Milperra)
🏢 Southern Steel Group
📍 Milperra