
Accounts Receivable Associate (4 Weeks Contract)
Hardware & General
Posted 6 hours ago
Who You’ll Be Working For:
Hardware & General is a large, family-owned building and plumbing supplier based in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1960 by Walter MacGregor, we’ve grown from a single corner store to six locations across Sydney, yet we’ve remained proudly family-run, now in our third generation!
Why Work With Us:
We’re known for our high-quality products, expert staff, and outstanding customer service
We provide fast, reliable delivery services and expert advice
Our extensive range includes over 140,000 products, from building materials and plumbing supplies to hardware and renovation essentials
We operate across six locations: our flagship site in Brookvale (home to multiple specialist sales centres), plus stores in Peakhurst, Mona Vale, Terrey Hills, Hornsby, and Dural
What You’ll Be Doing:
Accounts Receivable & Collections – Accounts receivable, proactively follow up on overdue accounts, and resolve disputes or complex cases.
Manage the full end-to-end accounts receivable cycle, payment tracking, and account reconciliation.
Monitor customer accounts for delayed payments and proactively follow up on outstanding balances.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to billing, payments, and customer accounts.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations related to financial transactions and credit management.
Liaise with internal departments (sales, customer service, etc.) to resolve client queries and improve billing processes.
Process and allocate incoming payments accurately and promptly - EFT, BPAY, Direct Debit and Credit Card
What You’ll Bring:
Proven experience in a senior credit, finance, or accounts receivable role
A strong understanding of credit evaluation, risk mitigation, and collections
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
A hands-on approach and the confidence to take ownership of complex challenges
A minimum of 3 years' experience in an accounts receivable role.
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail and well-developed organisational skills.
Ability to meet tight deadlines.
Full Australian working rights (no sponsorship available).
What You’ll Get in Return:
Attractive staff discounts across our premium brands
Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Competitive salary, including a car allowance and performance bonuses
Laptop and friendly office environment.
How to Apply:
Click ‘Quick apply’ and follow the prompts to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!
About Hardware & General
Hardware & General Supplies Limited began operation in 1960 from a single corner store.
50 years later the business has expanded along Winbourne Road, Harbord Road and Pittwater Road into 20 specialist sales centres in Brookvale.
Further to this growth the business has expanded, covering the greater Sydney area to 5 other strategically located stores; Peakhurst, Marayong, Mona Vale, Hornsby and Dural.
This has allowed us to offer improved service and delivery to our customers over the entire Sydney region.
You can read more about the history of Hardware & General on our history page. You can even see some photos from the 1960’s.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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