Accounts Receivable Officer

On behalf of Ferndale Foods Australia, we are currently seeking an experienced and detail focused Accounts Receivable Officer to join their growing team on a full time permanent basis. This is a genuine opportunity to join a high-quality business with world class facilities with long term job stability and development opportunities ahead.

About Ferndale Foods

Ferndale Foods Australia is a family owned, innovative Ballarat business, demonstrating sustained business success. Founded on world class product quality and a highly focused business strategy, Ferndale's brands, including JILA® mints, JOLS® fruit pastilles, LICORETTE® and SO SOFT® Marshmallows, provide convenient enjoyment for millions of consumers throughout Australia and around the world. This role is specifically based at the new world-class snack bar manufacturing facility located in Delacombe.

About the Role
The Accounts Receivable Officer will form an integral part of the Ferndale Foods finance team by managing the timely payments from a variety of small to large multi national clients.

Regular duties will include;

• Managing the Accounts Receivable Ledger
• Posting payments to customer accounts and dealing with trading terms
• Tracking overdue invoices and following up payments
• Banking, petty cash handling,
• Answering customer enquiries
• Sending monthly statements,
• Processing credit checks on new accounts
• Supporting finance team with ad hoc duties as required

To be considered we are seeking applicants who have the following experience, skills and attributes;

• Sound administrative skills with a focus on attention to detail and accuracy

• Display strong experience in working with large scale clients

• Outstanding attention to detail with a commitment to meeting deadlines

• Ability to work in fast-paced environments

• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel and MYOB

• Excellent data entry (both numeric and alphanumeric) skills

• Flexibility to perform well in both autonomous and team-based settings

This position will be offered as full time permanent with an attractive remuneration package to be negotiated based on previous skills and experience. For a confidential conversation please call Justin Thompson at Workforce Extensions Geelong on 0418392056.