Accounts Receivable

Join a growing organisation | Pet friendly office | Flexible hybrid working
- 6 Month fixed term role
- Broad scope supporting AR and AP services

al Pet Food Company (RPF) is passionate about feeding our pets the real food they deserve - filled with nutrients, free from harmful substances and full of flavour. At RPF we believe in staying real and doing the right thing by our pets, our fellow pet parents, and our planet. We strive to lead the industry through thoughtful innovation with real and recognisable ingredients, ethical and sustainable sourcing, and limiting processed food our pets consume. We want pets to live their best lives - helping them to grow up strong, healthy, and happy.

We are a fast-growing, innovative FMCG Manufacturer with strong ethics and a love for keeping it real. Our success comes from having a great team of people behind some pet favourite brands such as Ivory Coat, Farmers Market, Nature's Gift, Trilogy & Fussy Cat

**This is where you come in**:
The Accounts Receivable and Payable Officer is responsible for supporting all aspects of the AR and AP Functions. Ensuring the timely collection of payments from customers and managing the claims recording, timely payment of payments to vendors and managing the invoice recording, reporting and approval process per Real Pet Food Group Policy and Procedures.
To be successful in this role you will require high attention to detail, the ability to maintain accuracy while working through a high volume of work ensuring the work in prioritised to meet business needs. Reporting to the Shared services manager, this is a critical role while we roll out our automation projects.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Act as the initial point for both internal and external customers
- Adhere to policies and procedures and understand the risks associated with non-compliance.
- Participate in Risk Management activities where relevant
- Allocate customer remittances promptly & accurately
- Be proactive in collections approach by using customer's open items listings to ensure on time payments
- Resolve accounts receivable outstanding issues
- Process adjustments, pending invoices and debit/credit memos in ERM
- Manage customer deductions and maintain claim register accurately
- Liaise with business partners to ensure all claims are approved and processed in a timely manner
- Keep Vendor Ledgers up to date and ensure invoices are processed in a timely manner
- Prepare weekly receivable aging and claim reporting

**About you**:

- Excellent communication skills (written and oral), high level interpersonal skills and sound judgment
- Excellent stakeholder management, ability to deal with multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities
- Demonstrated problem solving capability
- Excellent time management, organisation, and prioritisation
- Sound knowledge across the Microsoft office suite and proficient in Excel functions
- Knowledge of accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Knowledge of office administration and procedures
- Basic understanding of general accounting principles
- Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements
- Experience with ERP systems, exposure to QAD preferable

**Our offer**:
When you join Real Pet Food Company you have an opportunity to make a significant contribution while developing your career within an expanding FMCG company. We offer a flexible work environment with hybrid office/work from arrangements and great opportunities for career development and the autonomy to drive your own progression. With the continued growth of our business, this is an exciting time to join the RPF pack.

Our head office Crows Nest is pet friendly, so bring your Dog or Cat to work with you, or simply spend time with our extended family.

Please note: NO agencies will be considered during this process. We advise you to refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles

**Job Type**: Contract