- Credit control-focused role managing collections, payment plans, and reporting
- Established independent school with a welcoming and collaborative culture
- Lower North Shore | $100K + Super | Permanent, five days in the office

Build Relationships That Matter

The Company

Our client is an established independent school based on Sydney’s Lower North Shore, offering a welcoming environment and attractive grounds. You will join a collaborative finance team who work closely together and value positive relationships across the school community.

- Free lunches provided for staff

- Free street parking nearby and access to bus services

- A permanent opportunity close to home for those based locally

The Role

Your focus will be on following up outstanding school fees and working with families to establish practical payment arrangements.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Following up outstanding fees and negotiating payment arrangements

- Building relationships with families and handling sensitive payment conversations

- Liaising with debt recovery agents and solicitors where required

- Preparing debtor reports and updates for management

- Completing general ledger reconciliations and maintaining accurate account records





- Supporting bursary assessments and government funding reporting

- Assisting with broader accounts receivable duties and finance team requirements

Your Background

To be considered for this Accounts Receivable Officer opportunity, you will bring:

- Robust accounts receivable experience, particularly in credit control

- Experience collecting large individual balances

- Confident communication skills to negotiate payment obligations

- A friendly, diligent approach with the confidence to handle challenging conversations

- Confidence using Excel and computerised accounting systems

- Discretion and sound judgement when handling confidential financial information

Education industry experience will be highly regarded, although candidates from similar industries are encouraged to apply.

If you are keen to find out more about this Assistant Accountant position, please contact Marc Dalusag at Richard Lloyd on ,quoting reference 10422 or click on 'apply now' below.

Please submit your CV in Word format and note that due to the high volume of responses we receive only suitable candidates will be contacted.

📌 Accounts Receivable Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Richard Lloyd Accounting Recruitment
📍 Sydney