Accounts Receivable Officer

Accounts Receivable Officer

Accounts Receivable Officer
38 hours per week | ASAP Start – Mid-April 2026 (Leave Cover)
$44.59 p/hour + super
Location: Western Melbourne | Local Government

Public Sector People is partnering with a progressive Local Council in Melbourne’s west to recruit an experienced Accounts Receivable Officer for a leave cover contract through to mid-April 2026.

This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative and community-focused finance team where your work directly supports essential local services. Our client is committed to delivering responsive, transparent and sustainable outcomes for its community, and they value integrity, accountability and teamwork.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable professional who can confidently manage billing, collections and stakeholder engagement in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain Council’s financial billing systems, ensuring the accurate and timely production of notices, invoices and statements
• Arrange collections in accordance with established procedures
• Process daily agency payment files and direct debits
• Maintain approved payment arrangements and monitor debt recovery to ensure timely collection
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to actively monitor outstanding debts and identify doubtful or bad debts
• Liaise with external collection agencies regarding overdue accounts

About You:

• Previous experience within Local Government, Healthcare, Education, NFP or State/Federal Government
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a similar Accounts Receivable position
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities

If you’re available for an immediate start and looking for a meaningful contract role within the public sector, we would love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Amanda Li at amanda@publicsectorpeople.com.au or 03 8535 3111.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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