More Than A Job. A Rewarding Career
At Only About Children, our unique approach to early years learning goes beyond education to encompass the health and wellbeing of every child in our care. We call this The OAC Way. We operate over 80 campuses across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and provide high-quality early years education and care to over 8,000 families.
Our proposition is different and so is our attitude. We're passionate, happy, knowledgeable and approachable. Critical to our success are the great people who work here. Our success relies on you; passionate professionals who can work as a team.
We are proud to offer more than childcare. A place to grow.
About The Role
The primary responsibility of the Accounts Receivable Officer is to ensure the timely collection of payments, enhance cash flow, maintain accurate financial records and fosters positive relationships with customers with regard to Only About Children operations.
Areas of focus include:
- Provide support to the Accounts Receivable Manager.
- Monitoring and collection of debt within agreed timelines.
- Providing exceptional customer service in conjunction with the Family Services Team (FST).
- Assist in the maintenance of an effective, accurate and professional credit control system for the group.
Skills and Abilities
- High organisational and attention to detail skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (strong interpersonal skills).
- Managing multiple tasks.
- Ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
- Strong Administrative skills and procedural skills.
- Intermediate computer skills.
- Effective Record Keeping Ability.
- Growing knowledge of organisation's Accounting procedures related to work performed.
- Maturity and confidence to deal with confidential and/or sensitive information.
- Always conduct themselves with a high level or integrity and professionalism.
Ideally, you will have:
- 3 years' experience in a commercial environment.
- Intermediate experience with IT and systems including financial programs, word, excel and outlook.
- May have, or be undertaking, a formal qualification in Accounting.
- Experience in delivering impeccable customer/stakeholder service.
- Strong Debt collection experience and able to handle conflict during conversations.
What's in it for you?
- Fully flexible work options (3days onsite, 2days from home).
- Competitive pay with annual performance & salary reviews.
- 50% discount on childcare fees.
- 2 Additional wellbeing days.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
- Multiple career development opportunities within a rapidly growing business.
Only About Children is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment where children's safety, wellbeing, and rights are respected. We have a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and are dedicated to safeguarding children from harm. All employees are required to hold a current Employee Working with Children Check before beginning employment. Additionally, throughout the recruitment process, we conduct thorough assessments to ensure the suitability of all candidates for working with children
At Only About Children we have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and we want you to bring your whole self to work. We welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community, particularly those who identify as Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander.