Job Title
Accounts Receivable / Payable Officer
Job Description Summary
Reporting to the Accounts Receivable / Payable Manager you will be responsible for accounts receivable processing and reporting. Including, and not limited to, receipting payments off bank statements, raising invoices manually and via tenant recharge, printing and distributing invoicing, managing related queries and corrections. You will play a key role within the Finance Shared Services team and help to ensure that all corporate and client invoices are raised, and corresponding receivables are processed within deadlines and in compliance with all relevant regulations.
Job Description
Accounts Receivable Officer
Melbourne CBD | Full-Time Permanent
Are you an experienced Accounts Receivable professional looking to join a collaborative and high-performing finance team? We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Officer to support critical invoicing, receipting, reconciliation and debtor management activities across a diverse client portfolio, including government-related accounts.
Reporting to the Accounts Receivable / Payable Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring invoices are raised accurately, payments are processed efficiently, and receivables are managed in line with internal deadlines and compliance requirements.
About the Role
This is a predominantly Accounts Receivable-focused position with exposure to broader finance operations. Key responsibilities include:
- Processing and receipting payments from corporate and client bank accounts
- Raising manual invoices and tenant recharge invoices
- Managing recurring and off-cycle billing activities
- Printing and distributing invoices
- Investigating and resolving payment discrepancies and unknown receipts
- Responding to invoice, debtor and statement queries from internal and external stakeholders
- Supporting accounts receivable reporting and data accuracy
- Maintaining compliance with finance procedures and deadlines
- Assisting with ad hoc finance-related activities when required
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Minimum 2 years' Accounts Receivable experience
- Strong understanding of end-to-end Accounts Receivable processes
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Australian Citizenship (required due to government-related client accounts)
Highly Regarded
- Exposure to Accounts Payable functions
- Property industry experience
- Experience using SAP, JDE or similar ERP systems
Benefits
- Hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home
- Modern Melbourne CBD office conveniently located near public transport
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Stable and established organisation with strong market presence
- Opportunity to develop your career within a larger finance function
- Exposure to a diverse client portfolio, including government-related accounts
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Work-life balance with standard business hours (Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm)
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Receivable professional who enjoys working in a deadline-driven environment and wants to be part of a supportive finance team where they can make a genuine impact. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of invoicing, receipting and reconciliation activities while building valuable stakeholder relationships across the business.
Apply now to take the next step in your finance career.
As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.
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