Accounts Receivable Officer - Cash Allocation & Reconciliation | Onsite/Dayshift

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Officer to join a growing finance team. This role focuses on cash management, payment allocation, banking reconciliation, and high-volume transactional processing across trade and retail operations. If you have a strong understanding of accounts receivable, good Excel skills, and a process-driven approach, this is an opportunity to apply your experience in a structured finance environment.

• →Receive and accurately allocate trade customer payments against the appropriate invoices and customer accounts.
• →Match incoming payments against bank statement transactions and supporting remittance information.
• →Create and process receipts for direct deposits, card payments, and other relevant payment types.
• →Complete daily retail store balancing and reconcile prepaid retail customer accounts.
• →Reconcile bank transactions across relevant payment and tender types, identifying and resolving discrepancies where required.
• →Process credit notes accurately and ensure the appropriate credit type is applied to the correct customer account.
• →Follow up on remittance information where required to support accurate payment allocation and account reconciliation.
• →Review transaction information carefully to ensure payments, receipts, and credits are recorded against the correct accounts.
• →Support high-volume cash management processing, including increased transaction volumes during peak and month-end periods.
• →Use Oracle ERP to support cash management and transactional processing across relevant business units.
• →Work closely with the Credit team and retail and trade sales teams to obtain information and resolve transaction or allocation queries.
• →Maintain accurate records and supporting information for cash management and reconciliation activities.
• →Use Microsoft Excel and internal systems to support transaction matching, reconciliation, and data processing.
• →Provide general accounts administration and support to the wider Finance team as required.
• →Follow established finance processes, internal controls, and relevant workplace procedures.
• →Perform other position-level duties as they arise.

• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in accounts receivable, accounts administration, cash allocation, or a similar transactional finance role is essential.
• Basic understanding of accounts receivable processes, including receipts, payment allocation, debit and credit transactions, and account reconciliation, is essential
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when processing financial transactions and maintaining account records is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to follow established processes and accurately manage high-volume transactional work is essential.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and general computer literacy are essential.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines, are essential.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and investigate discrepancies are essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders are essential.
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly and adapt to changes in transactional workflows is essential.
• Experience using Oracle ERP is highly regarded.
• Experience using another ERP or accounting system is highly regarded where Oracle experience is not available.
• Understanding of General Ledger coding and account structures is highly regarded.
• Experience balancing accounts or completing banking and account reconciliations is highly regarded.
• A reliable, process-driven, and team-oriented approach is essential