Own the “money in” side of a growing national business

Are you an experienced accounts receivable professional who takes pride in accurate invoices, healthy cash flow and robust customer relationships?

NWS Nuweigh is strengthening its Finance team and is looking for a dedicated Accounts Receivable & Credit Officer to own the order-to-cash process, from invoicing through to receipt and reconciliation.

About NWS Nuweigh

Since 1976, NWS Nuweigh has manufactured, supplied, serviced and calibrated scales, weighbridges and weighing software for customers across Australia, from councils and waste facilities to mining, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare and agriculture.

We are a national team of around 85 people, united by trust, honesty, respect and our commitment to Excellence in Service.

We’re in an exciting growth phase, expanding nationally, investing in new systems and reporting, and building a Finance function with clear structure, defined accountabilities and documented processes.

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About the role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll be responsible for NWS NUWEIGH’s invoicing, credit and collections. You’ll be the friendly but firm voice of Finance to our customers and a trusted partner to our Sales, Service, Projects and Administration teams.

You’ll also get involved in other aspects of finance, support specific projects and contribute to our finance transformation and capability uplift initiatives, with clear ownership, solid backup coverage and plenty of room to grow as the business scales.

Key responsibilities

Manage day-to-day accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, collections and account maintenance.

Follow up outstanding accounts professionally and work with customers to achieve timely payment.

Manage customer accounts and credit requirements in accordance with company procedures.

Process and allocate customer payments and complete accurate debtor reconciliations.





Respond to account enquiries and work with internal teams to resolve billing issues.

Complete month-end accounts receivable processes and prepare regular debtor reports.

Maintain accurate customer records and supporting documentation.

Undertake other Finance activities as required, including cross-support for Accounts Payable when needed.

Contribute to Finance process improvements, system updates and broader team priorities.

Follow relevant company policies, financial controls and compliance requirements.

What you’ll bring

At least two years’ experience in accounts receivable, credit control or collections.

Demonstrated success reducing overdue balances while maintaining professional customer relationships.

Solid knowledge of invoicing, cash allocation, reconciliations, GST and AR month-end processes.

Confidence using Excel and the ability to learn ERP and finance systems quickly.

Clear and professional written and verbal communication, with a firm, fair and customer-focused approach.

Excellent attention to detail, organisation and the discipline to meet month-end deadlines.

Current Australian working rights are required.

Certificate IV or Diploma in Accounting or Bookkeeping, or study towards an accounting qualification.

Experience with Navision, Dynamics 365 Business Central, Xero or a similar ERP system.

Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups and reporting.

Exposure to milestone or project invoicing, multi-entity or multi-state operations.

Background in manufacturing, equipment supply or field service.

Experience contributing to Finance projects, system implementations or process improvement initiatives.

What we offer

A full-time, permanent role based at our Mayfield West head office.

A supportive Finance team with clear responsibilities and opportunities to learn across the function.

Exposure to broader Finance activities, month-end processes and business improvement projects.

Development opportunities as the Finance team and business continue to grow.

A positive workplace where service, respect and honesty are valued.

Confidential wellbeing support through AccessEAP.&

📌 Accounts Receivable (Newcastle)
🏢 Nws Nuweigh
📍 Newcastle