Hire Accounts Receivable Officers in Brisbane
Cash flow depends on someone actually chasing what's owed. This page covers what accounts receivable officers do across Brisbane's businesses, what the role pays, and how we keep reliable, accurate AR officers matched to the teams that need them.
Brisbane & Surrounds
Temporary, Contract & Permanent
Transactional Finance Role
High Demand Role
ABOUT THIS ROLE
Accounts receivable officers manage the collection and reconciliation of money owed to a business, ensuring revenue comes in on time and customer accounts stay accurate. The role covers generating and issuing invoices in line with contract terms, monitoring accounts to identify overdue payments and initiating collection activity, allocating payments and reconciling customer accounts, and resolving invoice discrepancies or customer queries.
It also involves preparing ageing reports and liaising with internal teams such as sales and customer service to resolve billing issues. It’s a role that directly affects cash flow, so genuine follow-through and confident, professional communication matter as much as accuracy.
In Brisbane, accounts receivable officers work across businesses of every size and industry, from small businesses managing receivables alongside other admin functions, through to larger organisations with dedicated AR teams. Demand is steady, and businesses consistently value candidates who can chase outstanding payments professionally without damaging customer relationships.
Our recruitment guide on hiring accounting and finance staff in Brisbane explains why good candidates are harder to find right now, and what separates an AR officer who keeps cash flow moving from one who lets overdue accounts slip.
What We Screen For
Demonstrated Accounts Receivable Experience
Candidates should have hands-on experience invoicing, collecting payments and reconciling customer accounts in a business environment.
Accuracy and Reconciliation Skill
Strong attention to detail is essential, particularly when allocating payments, reconciling accounts and preparing accurate ageing reports.
Proficiency with Accounting Software
Confident use of accounting and ERP systems such as Xero, MYOB, SAP or NetSuite is expected, along with the ability to learn business-specific platforms quickly.
Confident Collections Communication
The role requires clear, professional communication when following up overdue payments, balancing firmness with maintaining good customer relationships.
Organisation Under Volume
Accounts receivable officers often manage a high volume of accounts and competing deadlines. Candidates need to stay organised and prioritise effectively.
Cross-Team Coordination
A sound ability to liaise with sales, customer service and other internal teams to resolve billing discrepancies is expected from day one.
Licenses and Tickets
- No specific licences required for most placements
- Certificate or Diploma in Accounting or Bookkeeping. Advantageous
- Experience with Xero, MYOB, SAP or NetSuite. Highly regarded
Where We Place Accounts Receivable Officers
Accounts receivable officer is one of the most consistently requested finance roles we fill across Brisbane, given how directly the function affects cash flow. We maintain active relationships with experienced AR officers across Brisbane and can move quickly when a vacancy arises.
Temporary Staffing
When a finance team needs accounts receivable support fast, whether for an unplanned absence or a busy period such as month-end, we move quickly to source and screen suitable candidates.
Contract Staffing
For project-based work or fixed-term requirements, such as a collections backlog or system migration, we supply experienced accounts receivable officers on a contract basis with terms confirmed upfront.
Permanent Recruitment
For businesses building long-term accounts receivable capability, we source and place permanent officers who bring the accuracy and follow-through the role demands.
$55,000 – $85,000
per yearPay Rates for Accounts Receivable Officers in Brisbane
Accounts receivable officer salaries in Brisbane typically range from $55,000 to $85,000 per year, depending on experience, business size and the complexity of the receivables function. Brisbane-specific data shows averages around $62,000, while broader market figures based on current job listings trend higher, closer to $75,000.
Candidates with strong collections experience or exposure to high-volume, multi-entity receivables typically attract rates at the upper end. Temporary and contract placements are quoted separately based on assignment length and scope.
Core Industry
Accounting and Finance Brisbane
Accounts receivable officers work across businesses of every size and industry, providing the collections accuracy and follow-through that keeps cash flow moving and customer accounts accurate.
