Senior Accounts Receivable Officer 

• Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: Level 6 $100,354 - $107,054 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW (hybrid)

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why your Role Matters:

The Operational Finance function is accountable for Finance Systems, Run-Grow-Transform process and system change, and Operations including Finance Support Services, Help Desk, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable. Operational Finance’s key objectives are to support UNSW with core system and transactional (operational and general accounting) activities, and work towards standardised processes with continual improvements in systems and process to support UNSW financial management integrity and strategy.

The role of the Senior Accounts Receivable Officer provides day-to-day receivables activity such as customer creation and amendments, management of debtors aging, collection of debts, credit note processing and the implementation of standardised Accounts Receivable processes to ensure the efficient and effective completion of operational functions in accordance with UNSW policies and procedures. 

The role of Senior Accounts Receivable Officer reports to the Accounts Receivable Team Lead and has no direct reports.

Responsibilities:

• Complete day to day financial tasks and other transactional processes including data entry, debt management and collection, cash receipting and bank reconciliation, ensuring relevant compliance and controls are followed in accordance with financial policies, procedures and best practice. 
• Provide coverage for the Accounts Receivable Team Lead and act as back up in the team lead’s absence.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to other team members to ensure key operational functions and finance transactions are performed accurately and to a high standard for all stakeholders.
• Process credit notes and receipt revenue in accordance with AR procedures, using relevant systems for recording student and sundry debtors ensuring alignment in general ledger. 
• Produce the team analytical reports for Key Performance Indicators and monitoring of aged receivables.
• Liaise and collaborate with IT/system teams to ensure any receipting channels are set up and working effectively in the end-to-end receivables process, as required.
• Perform accounting duties including month-end, processing journals and generating system reports such as monthly Aged Trial Balance.
• Support the implementation of, and embed, continuous improvement of Finance processes.
• Work collaboratively across the team to share workloads and respond to peaks in demand across operational Finance.
• Provide efficient and effective customer service.
• Foster collaborative and productive working relationships with colleagues.

Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or subsequent relevant professional sector experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience. Progressing towards a CA or CPA qualification is desirable. 
• Prior work experience and demonstrated success in the Accounts Receivable function within a large and complex corporate environment. 
• Demonstrated understanding of financial management and controls and experience in interpreting and applying policy and guidelines and effectively communicating financial information. 
• Working knowledge of computer applications including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and its application in financial analysis and experience in Enterprise financial systems (e.g. PeopleSoft). 
• Leadership experience with demonstrated capability to mentor, develop, and motivate the team.
• Experience in delivering exceptional customer service, managing customer expectations and appropriately responding to customer needs. 
• Critical attention to detail.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Well-developed time management and organisational skills, and the ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines. 

For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required, refer to the position description found under the position listing on Jobs@UNSW

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working options.
• Career development opportunities.
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

How to Apply: Submit your CV & a cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) by 11.55pm 4th May 2025
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

Contact: Amy Denney a.denney@unsw.edu.au - Talent Acquisition Team
Please apply directly through the website, applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.