Accounts Receivable & Banking Officer
- Manage accounts receivable and collections processes
- Perform banking reconciliations and maintain accurate debtor records
- Provide administrative support within a freight forwarding environment
The Company
Our client is a well-established international freight forwarding business based in the Inner-Northern Suburbs of Melbourne. Specialising in air and sea freight - including FCL and LCL shipments - as well as customs clearance and compliance, they hold a strong reputation for reliability and service excellence. Operating as a close-knit, high-performing team, they are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for their clients.
The Role
Reporting directly to management, this is a hands-on and varied role encompassing accounts receivable, collections, banking reconciliations and general administration. Working within a busy international freight environment, the business is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented professional who is looking for long-term stability and thrives in a collaborative, close-knit team.
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Raising and issuing invoices to clients accurately and in a timely manner
- Managing the collections process - following up on outstanding accounts via phone and email
- Processing daily banking transactions and completing bank reconciliations
- Allocating receipts and maintaining accurate debtor records
- Liaising with clients and internal stakeholders to resolve account queries and disputes
- Providing general administrative support to the operations and finance teams
- Data entry and maintenance of records within freight forwarding software systems
- Assisting with month-end reconciliations and reporting as required
- Coordinating documentation and correspondence related to freight shipments
The Person
- Demonstrated experience in accounts receivable, collections and/or banking reconciliations
- Experience within freight forwarding, logistics or a similar industry (advantageous)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Confident and professional communicator - comfortable following up on overdue accounts
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively
- A positive, reliable team player committed to the role long-term
- Exposure to freight forwarding or logistics software (advantageous)
About Us
Veritas Recruitment recruits across multiple verticals, with industry-specific recruiters servicing a range of clients. Our divisions include Senior Accounting and Finance, Accounting Support, Freight and Logistics, Business Support, and Technical and Operational positions. To find out more about Veritas and our team, visit www.veritasrecruitment.com.au
Apply Online
Please click the appropriate link and send your resume in Word format. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Tara Petherick on 0428 812 699 | tpetherick@veritasrecruitment.com.au
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