Accounts Receivable Clerk

Nurturing the greatness in every child - and in you.

Join one of Australia's Largest Leading Early Education Providers  

At G8 Education, we're on a mission to shape the future With 400+ early education and care centres under 21 brands, our 10,000+ dedicated team members nurture over 42,000 children every day.  

As an ASX listed growth company, we're committed to empowering, rewarding, and supporting every team member – from our centre educators to our leadership and support team.  

The Opportunity 

We're looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support our Finance team and ensure the smooth processing of parent account transactions across G8 Education's network of 400+ early learning centres nationwide. This role provides essential support to Centre Managers and Operations teams, ensuring accuracy, timely reconciliations, and a strong financial foundation for our organisation.

If you thrive in a collaborative team environment, enjoy working with numbers, and take pride in delivering exceptional service, this is a great opportunity to grow within one of Australia's largest early learning providers.

This is a Full-Time fixed term contract for 12months.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile weekly centre bank account transactions with entries in the Xplor childcare management system.
• Monitor AR processes, identify variances, and ensure corrections are actioned promptly and accurately.
• Provide responsive support to Centre Managers and Operations teams on accounts receivable queries.
• Review aged debt, liaise with external collection agents, and support the process with accurate documentation.
• Process parent refunds and financial adjustments, ensuring approvals and accuracy in Xplor.
• Record payments from external collection agents and issue tax invoices to third parties as required.
• Review and record approved bad debts in Xplor.
• Support month-end processes within required timelines.
• Assist the Accounts Receivable Manager with ad hoc finance tasks and administrative duties.
• Contribute to a safe work environment by following WHS policies and procedures.
• Escalate risks and comply with risk management practices as required.

About You 

• 2+ years in a similar role in a finance setting
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing financial data
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders across Support Office and centre teams.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Hold a valid working with children check or willingness to obtain upon commencement.

Benefits at G8

• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid working conditions with 3 days in office and 2 from home.
• You have the option to choose out of our two state-of-the-art support offices. Located Brisbane CBD and Central Gold Coast.
• Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company 
• Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre. 
• Exclusive access to our G8 Rewards Program with benefits across more than 600 retailers, exclusive cash discounts and more

Find out more here: G8 Education

United by purpose. Guided by values.

At G8 Education, we're proud to celebrate, support, and inspire our 10,000+ team members as they make a lasting difference in the lives of children and their own.

Driven by our purpose "to nurture the greatness in every child to grow, thrive and learn" and guided by our values, we're shaping bright futures for children, families, communities, and each other.

Our values: Safety First & Always, Thriving Together, Owning the Outcome, Being the Difference, Building Bright Futures.

Our Recruitment Process

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority, and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment. 

Our recruitment process involves several checks including, the possibility of psychometric testing which will be discussed during the initial stage of the recruitment process.  

We also may require a police check along with verification of qualifications and right-to-work status. 

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only.  G8 Education reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible.