Accounts Receivable Officer

Liberty Oil Australia has a proud history of truly independent fuel retail and distribution in Australia. We operate a regional network of fuel depots and distribute hundreds of millions of litres of fuel a year, making Liberty one of the largest wholesalers operating across Australia.

The company strives to give the best service, the most reliable supply and the best deal for their customers.  Given their history, they know the Australian fuel industry well.  They’re long-term players who are proud of their flexibility, their agility and their ability to do whatever it takes to provide the most competitive and most reliable fuel supply to their customers across the country. 

Whilst Liberty Oil is owned by Viva Energy Australia, one of Australia’s leading energy companies, it remains at its core an independent wholesale subsidiary with the advantage of being able to obtain support from the broader Viva Energy network.

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller the AR Officer will be responsible for several elements within the financial accounting area of the business with an emphasis on cash and debtor management. The corporate activities performed centrally by the incumbent include but are not limited to end-to-end cash transactional & GL management, Balance Sheet Reconciliations as well as some reporting on debtors.

Operating in a centralised model, the incumbent will work alongside the National Credit Officer as well as the Assistant Accountant. Further they will liaise closely with divisional management, BDMs and customer service staff. The incumbent will be provided with the opportunity of having full accountability and ownership financial statement areas allocated to them and leverage off this to develop and grow. Support will be provided to accommodate for this growth.

Responsibilities Include:

• Weekly Bank & Suspense accounts reconciliation
• Set up online banking transactions and maintain adequate bank balances.
• Run Customer Direct Debits
• Perform automated AR Fuel Card Invoicing & RCTI
• Maintain and reconcile Trade & Other Debtors.
• Resolve receipt and payment allocation issues – follow up on missing remittance advices.
• Assist in the preparation of rolling cash forecasts.
• Take on Continuous Improvement Projects in the AR space
• Any other ad hoc duties as and when required by the Financial Controller and CFO

• Although a certificate or bachelor’s in accounting is not essential any such qualification will be viewed in a favourable manner.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar industry role for a minimum of 2 years. Examples of roles deemed as similar are AR Officer, Assistant Accountant, Bookkeeper
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Good communication (written & oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn
• A strong focus on customer service
• Strong Microsoft excel skills.
• Able to grasp GL software utilization skills quickly.
• Strong work ethic and able to work to deadlines.

The Rewards:

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a market leading Oil Company. Benefits to you include:

• Work for an inclusive organization that respects and promotes diversity.
• Flexible working environment.
• Be part of a growing company with a clear purpose and strategy.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Apply now via the links

Applications close 9th of January 2024