The role
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Officer to join our growing national firm. Reporting to the Credit Manager, you will be an integral member of our finance delivery team to contribute to our accounts receivable operations to ensure timely and accurate processing of payments and management of outstanding balances with a focus on relationship management at all times.
Located in Adelaide, our finance team services the firm nationally, this role will see you being a brand ambassador of the firm's values of collaboration and collegiality, respect, innovation and dedication through role delivery.
Working with our Credit Manager and key stakeholders, you will be responsible for:
Accounts receivable processes in line with our credit policy;
Developing strategies with key stakeholders to ensure the recovery of outstanding debt;
Collection calls/communication to a variety of debtors including the management of legal cases;
Reconciliations of office bank statements, processing payments and responding to queries;
Assisting with digitising our Accounts Receivable processes and reporting.
Your helpful team members will help onboard you with our systems and processes. You will bring to our team:
4 years' experience in a similar accounts receivable / credit controller / call centre role (preferably in a professional services environment);
Knowledge of trust and credit law and related best practice;
A track record of success in maintaining relationships in a collections or sales environment;
Proven negotiation skills with sound judgement to make recommended actions;
Effective communication skills including confidence and maturity when communicating directly with senior team members and clients;
Pro-active, positive and energetic attitude with a professional, 'happy to help' nature; and
Organised and efficient, with a keen eye for the detail.
About Us
Piper Alderman is a premier commercial law firm with offices in Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Melbourne. We work with clients across Australia and internationally to achieve practical commercial outcomes, innovation in service delivery and deep engagement across multiple industries.
Piper Alderman prides itself on being a collaborative law firm where high achieving ambitious team members can succeed in achieving their career goals whilst performing challenging and rewarding tasks. At Piper Alderman we promote a culture of excellence, collaboration and teamwork. We recognise and support individuals and invest in their continued professional development.
Our perks
We have a variety of employee benefits aimed at supporting our people including, but not limited to:
A variety of health and wellbeing initiatives including our Thrive@PiperAlderman Wellbeing Program.
Learning and development opportunities to support career growth including generous study support options.
An attractive Parental Leave policy offering up to 26 weeks paid leave.
Purchased annual leave options.
A range of fun office and team events all year round so we make sure we are connecting socially as often as possible!
A range of corporate discounts.
Employee-led Diversity & Inclusion and Reconciliation Committees and the opportunity to participate in pro-bono work.
Apply today
Piper Alderman is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We aim to attract and retain the best people and provide an environment where those people can be their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and experience and aim to ensure all our people are valued and respected. People from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Please submit an application by clicking the relevant link in this job advertisement.
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