Accounts Receivable Officer

Join to apply for the Accounts Receivable Officer role at Volkswagen Group Australia . About the Company Volkswagen Group is one of the world's leading automobile manufacturers, employing more than 600,000 people globally and selling its vehicles in more than 150 countries. The wholly‑owned Australian subsidiary has its National Sales Centre based in Sydney, home to some of Australia's most recognisable brands: Audi, CUPRA, Skoda, and Volkswagen. Why Volkswagen Volkswagen's aim is to produce vehicles of the utmost quality and to better the lives of its customers. The company embraces a culture that drives business performance, delivers an exceptional customer experience, and empowers its team members. About Your New Role We’re looking for an Accounts Receivable Officer to join our high‑performing Finance team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the end‑to‑end management of debtor accounts – ensuring timely collection, accurate reconciliation, and smooth financial operations. You’ll play a key part in maintaining strong customer relationships while supporting efficient cash flow and compliance across the business. Your Main Responsibilities Manage collections and debt control, proactively following up on outstanding accounts Process and allocate incoming payments accurately and on time Prepare and send manual invoices in line with invoicing procedures Reconcile customer accounts and provide analysis of aged debtors, including commentary on overdue balances Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve invoice or payment queries Ensure credit limits are monitored and maintained, and orders on hold are reviewed promptly Complete month‑end activities, including reconciliations, journals and cash allocations Provide accounts support across the wider finance team About You To succeed in this role, you will need to possess the following: Proven experience in Accounts Receivable or similar accounting roles Exposure to medium‑to‑large, complex organisations Experience working within the automotive industry (desirable) Proficiency with SAP systems (highly regarded) Strong communication and negotiation skills Exceptional attention to detail and time management A proactive approach to problem solving and process improvement Benefits, Rewards and Recognition A culture of continuous learning, growth and development. You will receive access to LinkedIn Learning and personal development opportunities, which is why over 36% of our vacancies are filled by internal candidates Flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid model balancing office and home, and up to 10 days of remote work anywhere in Australia Additional leave, including a VGA Day paid leave day, birthday leave and paid parental leave of up to 24 weeks Annual fitness and wellbeing subsidy toward a facility of your choice Access to the VGA Car Lease Program Discounts on Audi, Cupra, Skoda and Volkswagen car purchases Free entry to Dubbo and Taronga Zoo for you and your family Work in an award‑winning state‑of‑the‑art newly refurbished building recognised by the Master Builders Association Australia – our offices include onsite parking and a convenient location with close proximity to a train station Volkswagen Group Australia is an equal opportunity employer in each jurisdiction that it operates. We encourage and value applications from all diverse perspectives, experience and backgrounds. To support our desire to create a local talent pipeline, this role is only available for individuals who have permanent work rights in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete background checks through our external provider as a condition of employment. If we can provide support with access requirements throughout the recruitment process or answer any role‑specific enquiries, please reach out to the dedicated Talent Acquisition Business Partner Rhiannon Hardie via APPLY NOW #J-18808-Ljbffr