We are seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Receivable Officer to step into a busy, fast‑paced finance team on a permanent full-time basis. You will take ownership of credit control and debtor management, ensuring accurate reporting, strong risk mitigation, and proactive collections management. Acting as a key point of contact for stakeholders, you will play a vital role in protecting cash flow while maintaining strong customer relationships.
This is a pivotal role within the AR function – ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, enjoys driving debtor performance, and takes pride in building disciplined, best-practice credit processes.
The Opportunity
This position offers genuine scope to influence process improvements, mentor team members, and contribute strategically to overall finance performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct credit assessments for new and existing customers using internal risk criteria and third-party credit tools (e.g. Equifax, CreditorWatch)
- Manage end-to-end debt collection activities, liaising directly with customers, lawyers, and collection agencies
- Monitor credit exposures, enforce trading terms and limits, and escalate potential risks
- Support month-end processes including reporting, reconciliations and ledger analysis
- Prepare and present debtor performance reports and KPIs
- Assist in resolving disputed invoices in collaboration with internal stakeholders
- Provide back-up support across AR and Collections during peak periods
- Support SAP system testing and process enhancements
- Mentor junior AR team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- 5+ years’ experience in Accounts Receivable or Credit Control within large corporate environments
- Proven experience managing debtor ledgers and improving collection performance
- Hands-on experience with large ERP systems
- Advanced Microsoft 365 skills
- Strong understanding of credit risk, onboarding processes and collections best practice
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to work autonomously
Sharp & Carter often have a range of positions available that may not yet be advertised. If you feel this opportunity is interesting yet not quite right, then we recommend still submitting an application via the link below, that way we can contact you to find out more about your career goals and aspirations, and we will ensure you stay updated and aware of exciting new vacancies in the market.
For a confidential discussion, feel free to reach out to Antonia Waldron or Aleah Borgas.
Antonia Waldron
awaldron@sharpandcarter.com.au
0491 257 346
Aleah Borgas
aborgas@sharpandcarter.com.au
0488 159 430
