Melbourne

Accounts Receivable Officer

An Accounts Receivable Officer makes sure a business or organisation receives payments for products or services they have provided. You’ll be part of a larger accounting department and your role might involve generating invoices, processing payments received and issuing receipts. Accounts Receivable Officers maintain customer accounts and may have to prepare financial reports when required.

An Accounts Receivable Officer needs to be highly organised. You’ll be working with several clients at once so you’ll need to be able to multitask. It’s important that you have good attention to detail and can communicate any issues to relevant members of your team. An Accounts Receivable Officer needs to have a strong understanding of their company’s financial procedures and should be able to work with current financial software.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $74,880
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a accounts receivable officer?

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FNS40222

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

On Campus, Online
6 - 24 months
$4,775 - $8,465
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Finance)

Online
12 - 18 months
$1,295 - $3,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Financial Administration)

Blended, Online
15 - 24 months
$0 - $3,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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