Client Services Officer (Accounts) in Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle Anglican has an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Client Services Officer to join the Anglican Care Finance team on a full-time permanent basis. In this role you will accurately maintain customer records, respond to customer enquiries, ensure the company receives payment for all goods and services provided and accurately record financial transactions.

Why work for us?

• Salary Package a range of everyday living expenses (Mortgage, Rent and Bills), up to $611/fortnight. (cap limit of $15,900 each FBT year).
• Meal entertainment/venue hire benefit, package up to a cap limit of $2,650 each FBT year.
• Career and development opportunities
• Flexible working options
• 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave.
• Give back to the community and the people we support.
• Access to Fitness Passport (over 800+ gyms)
• Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Client Services Officer who can:

• Be the first point of customer contact for all accounts receivable enquiries
• Check Resident Agreements are compliant in relation to Security for Payment policies
• Ensure all banking and allocation processes are completed in a timely manner ensuring accuracy in processing /unallocated monies /contra’s
• Generate invoices and account statements
• Perform account reconciliations
• Maintain all account receivable files and records
• Produce accurate monthly financial reports
• Investigate and resolve any irregularities or enquiries
• Assist in general financial management and analysis
• Liaise, research and resolve with internal staff and external customers regarding any concerns or discrepancies
• Manage any outstanding debtors
• Provide relief and assistance with other finance department functions as required of role
• Work with the finance team to create a cooperative and positive team environment

In achieving these deliverables, the position holder will:

• Observe confidentiality relating to residents/consumers, their records and organisational matters at all times.
• Have a solid understanding of how the Accounts Receivable functions impact on other departments of Newcastle Anglican as well as external suppliers.

About you?

• 2-3 years demonstrated experience working as Accounts Receivable Officer in a high-volume function.
• Experience with Aged Care systems (desired but not essential).
• High proficiency in data entry.
• Understanding of the full Accounts Receivable process, including invoicing, payment processing, debt collection, and account reconciliation.
• Proven ability to maintain Accounts Receivable functions at a consistently high standard.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated competence with the Microsoft Office suite of products and processes relevant to Accounts Receivable.
• Understanding of the basic accounting principles including GST treatments.
• Experience in reconciling General Ledger Accounts.
• A current Working with Children check (with clearance to work with children).
• National Police Check (Newcastle Anglican will consider the relevance of any reported outcomes).
• NDIS Worker Screening Check or a willingness to obtain one.

Who we are?

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast. We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans. Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus. We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications. You must have the right to live and work in Australia.