Remote Accounts Receivable & Finance Officer | Australian Aviation Business

We are seeking a highly experienced Accounts Receivable / Finance Officer with strong Australian bookkeeping experience and advanced Xero expertise to take ownership of the Accounts Receivable function within a multi-entity, project-driven organisation.

This is a critical finance role responsible for ensuring accurate and timely invoicing, collections follow-up, and revenue reconciliation. All tied to specific jobs and cost centres across multiple entities.

• Manage the Accounts inbox and action incoming emails promptly
• Identifying and escalating non‑AR actionable emails to management
• Handle client billing queries professionally and efficiently

• Generate and issue client invoices accurately and promptly
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue accounts
• Allocate revenue correctly to projects (jobs) and cost centres in Xero
• Identify jobs/projects linked to invoices
• Process and reconcile incoming payments against client accounts
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date AR ledger in Xero

• Assist with company credit card reconciliations
• Prepare AR aging reports and highlight overdue accounts to management
• Use Asana daily to track and manage finance-related tasks
• Identify opportunities to streamline bookkeeping processes

• Minimum 2+ years' Australian bookkeeping experience (essential)
• Advanced, hands-on proficiency in Xero (essential)
• Strong working proficiency in Asana
• Demonstrated experience with General ledgers, Cost centres, and Project‑based accounting
• Experience working in a multi‑entity business
• Previous experience in an Accounts Receivable or finance support role
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• This role requires someone who can take ownership of the Accounts Receivable function with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills (email-heavy role).

• Do not have hands-on Australian bookkeeping experience
• Have only basic or limited Xero and ASANA exposure

If you are an experienced and detail-oriented finance professional seeking a long-term role within a stable Australian company, we would welcome your application.