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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.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become an Accounts Receivable Officer.
Possible job outcomes:
Become a registered BAS Agent with the FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping. This nationally recognised qualification meets the requirements of the Tax Practitioner’s Board (TPB) and will teach you how to prepare and lodge business activity statements (BAS) and take care of bookkeeping functions for Australian business clients. The course covers: designing and using spreadsheets, setting up computerised accounting systems, processing financial transactions, preparing reports and financial statements, assisting clients with BAS lodgement and tax instalments. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, TPB registration competencies, and upcoming enrolment opportunities near you. PLEASE NOTE: If you are seeking registration with the Tax Practitioner’s Board (TPB), always contact your training provider before enrolling to ensure you select the correct study units..
Average duration: 12 months.
Become a registered tax agent, assistant accountant, or high-end accounts officer with the FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting. This nationally recognised diploma is recognised by the Tax Practitioner’s Board (TPB). The course covers: designing complex spreadsheets, preparing tax documents for individuals, managing budgets, preparing company reports, implementing internal control procedures, management accounting. Enquire now for entry requirements, accounting career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment opportunities in your area. PLEASE NOTE: If you are seeking registration with the Tax Practitioner’s Board (TPB), always contact your training provider before enrolling to ensure you select the correct study units..
In Australia, a full time Accounts Receivable Officer generally earns $1,150 per week ($59,800 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working as an Accounts Receivable Officer has decreased slightly over the last five years. There are now 135,500 people in this job role in Australia compared to 141,500 previously. Accounts Receivable Officers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping is a great qualification if you’re planning a career as an Accounts Receivable Officer. This course covers topics such as processing financial transactions, administering accounts and ledgers and preparing financial reports. You could also consider a Certificate IV in Accounting or a Diploma of Accounting.
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Here are some potential career pathways within accounting and bookkeeping. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Accounting
Accounts Clerk
$960 weekly pay
Payroll Clerk
Accounts Officer
$1,150 weekly pay
Accounts Receivable Officer
Assistant Accountant
$1,250 weekly pay
Bookkeeper
Financial Accountant
$1,730 weekly pay
Payroll Officer
Accountant
$1,600 weekly pay
Accounting Manager
$1,550 weekly pay
Auditor
$1,440 weekly pay
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
$2,880 weekly pay
Company Accountant
$1,820 weekly pay
Cost Controller
$2,115 weekly pay
Financial Controller
Forensic Accountant
Internal Auditor
$1,630 weekly pay
Management Accountant
$1,920 weekly pay
Tax Accountant
Tax Agent
$1,700 weekly pay
Bookkeeping
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