Accounts Receivable & Administration Officer

Finance and Administration • Hume, Australian Capital Territory 2620, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Previous experience in accounts receivable, credit control, or similar accounts role.
  • Manage collections via phone/email, set up payment plans, and escalate overdue accounts.
  • Good Excel skills and experience with accounting software (Xero or similar an advantage).

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Associate

Description

Accounts Receivable & Administration Officer

Watson Blinds & Awnings — Hume, ACT 

Full Time or Part Time (school hours Considered)

Watson Blinds & Awnings has been manufacturing and installing custom window furnishings for over 50 years, with stores across Canberra, the South Coast and the Riverina. We’re looking for an organised, detail-focused person to join our accounts team.

The role

Reporting to Accounts Manager, you’ll take ownership of the accounts receivable function and provide administrative support across the business:

  • Raising and issuing customer invoices, progress claims and statements
  • Allocating receipts and reconciling customer accounts
  • Managing debtor follow-up — phone and email collections, payment plans, escalations
  • Maintaining accurate customer records across multiple store entities
  • Processing customer deposits and end-of-day banking
  • Assisting with month-end reporting and reconciliations
  • General office administration
  • Supporting the broader accounts team during busy periods
  • Commitment to upholding our values of Quality, Integrity, Ease and Experience 

What we’re looking for

  • Previous experience in accounts receivable, credit control or a similar accounts role is desirable
  • Confident, professional communicator — comfortable making collection calls
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers
  • Good Excel skills and experience with accounting software (Xero or similar an advantage)
  • Ability to juggle competing deadlines and work across multiple entities
  • Reliable, self-motivated and happy to pitch in where needed

 

We will be processing applications as they are received, so don’t hesitate to send in your application, letting us know why you are interested. We can’t wait to hear from you.