Accounts Receivable Officer
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About The Role
A well‐established not‐for‐profit aged care organisation is seeking a detail‐focused Accounts Receivable Officer to join its friendly finance team. Sitting within a small, collaborative AR team, you'll help make sure the organisation's residential and home care services receive every dollar of government funding they're entitled to, accurately and on time. It's a values‐led workplace where your work directly supports quality care for older Australians.
Responsibilities
Monitoring government funding across residential and home care services to ensure all income is claimed and recognised promptly
Raising invoices and processing direct debits across multiple finance systems
Investigating and resolving variances in monthly payment statements, including Home Care claims with Services Australia and DVA
Receipting and allocating customer payments daily
Responding to client and family account enquiries with care and professionalism
Assisting the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks and projects
Skills & Experience
Proven Accounts Receivable and reconciliation experience, must have experience within residential aged care, home care or retirement living
A sharp eye for detail and strong problem‐solving skills, with the ability to stay accurate under pressure
Advanced Excel and MS Office skills, and confidence learning new systems
Degree in accounting, commerce or business (desirable)
Experience with EPICOR or within the health, aged care or community sector (desirable)
Permanent position with generous NFP salary packaging to boost your take‐home pay




Hybrid work after probation, plus adaptable start and finish times
Small, supportive team of four with a genuinely collaborative culture
Easy access to public transport, with on‐site parking available
Clear pathways for development and progression within a growing organisation
The Company
Our client is a well‐established international freight forwarding business based in the Inner‐Northern Suburbs of Melbourne. Specialising in air and sea freight – including FCL and LCL shipments – as well as customs clearance and compliance, they hold a strong reputation for reliability and service excellence. Operating as a close‐knit, high‐performing team, they are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for their clients.
The Role
Reporting directly to management, this is a hands‐on and varied role encompassing accounts receivable, collections, banking reconciliations and general administration. Working within a busy international freight environment, the business is seeking a reliable and detail‐oriented professional who is looking for long‐term stability and thrives in a collaborative, close‐knit team.
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:




Raising and issuing invoices to clients accurately and in a timely manner
Managing the collections process – following up on outstanding accounts via phone and email
Processing daily banking transactions and completing bank reconciliations
Allocating receipts and maintaining accurate debtor records
Liaising with clients and internal stakeholders to resolve account queries and disputes
Providing general administrative support to the operations and finance teams
Data entry and maintenance of records within freight forwarding software systems
Assisting with month‐end reconciliations and reporting as required
Coordinating documentation and correspondence related to freight shipments
The Person
Demonstrated experience in accounts receivable, collections and/or banking reconciliations
Experience within freight forwarding, logistics or a similar industry (advantageous)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
High attention to detail and robust organisational skills
Confident and skilled communicator – comfortable following up on overdue accounts
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively
A positive, reliable team player committed to the role long‐term
Exposure to freight forwarding or logistics software (advantageous)
About Us
Veritas Recruitment recruits across multiple verticals, with industry‐specific recruiters servicing a range of clients. Our divisions include Senior Accounting and Finance, Accounting Support, Freight and Logistics, Business Support, and Technical and Operational positions.
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