Accounts Receivable Specialist

This is a rare opportunity on the Central Coast for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to Shine.

This role is based on the Central Coast.
Your new company
This client is a well-established and highly respected organisation with a strong market presence and a commitment to operational excellence. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Officer to join their finance team and take ownership of a complex customer ledger.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated AR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, managing high transaction volumes and building strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.

Your new role
Joining a great team, you will be responsible for the effective management of a dedicated part of the AR ledger, ensuring customer accounts are maintained accurately and payments are collected within agreed trading terms.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing high-volume accounts receivable ledger
• Allocating and reconciling customer payments
• Investigating and resolving short payments, deductions and disputed invoices
• Following up outstanding accounts and managing collection activities
• Building strong relationships with customers to facilitate timely payment outcomes
• Liaising with sales teams and internal stakeholders to resolve account queries
• Monitoring customer accounts and ensuring credit policies are adhered to
• Maintaining accurate customer records and master data within the ERP system
• Negotiating payment arrangements when required
• Producing account reconciliations and supporting reporting activities

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will possess proven Accounts Receivable experience within a high-volume environment and have the confidence to manage complex customer accounts.
You will also demonstrate:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Receivable or Credit Officer position
• Strong end-to-end AR and collections experience
• Exposure to high-volume invoice processing and cash allocation
• Outstanding relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to confidently deal with customers regarding account queries and outstanding balances
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong process discipline and the ability to follow established procedures
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Experience using ERP or large accounting systems

What you'll get in return

• Join a supportive and collaborative finance team
• Stable, long-term opportunity with a respected organisation
• Modern office environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Competitive hourly rate

What you need to do now
For more information on this role, apply online or email lesley.bewick@hays.com.au
#3014644