" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eCredit Officer\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5879\"\u003e Accounting \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5880\"\u003e Accounts Receivable \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5881\"\u003e Sydney \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"8347\"\u003e 2112 \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5882\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 13/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging fee collection, debt recovery, refunds and reconciliations\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFast-paced Support Office role with strong career growth opportunities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeal for candidates with childcare, accounts or debt recovery experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0027s Academy\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;is privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are seeking an organised and detail-oriented \u003cstrong\u003eCredit Officer\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to join our \u003cstrong\u003eSupport Office team in Ryde\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThis is a full-time, office-based position, Monday to Friday\u003c/strong\u003e, with a focus on accounts receivable, fee collection, account reconciliation and financial administration across our childcare services.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Working closely with our centres and internal teams, you will help maintain accurate family accounts, follow up outstanding fees, process refunds and ensure payments and account records are reconciled correctly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Responsibilities\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage outstanding childcare accounts and follow up overdue fees with families.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonitor fee collections and follow up missed, late or unsuccessful payments.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReview family account statements and identify discrepancies, outstanding balances and incorrect charges.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProcess refunds, credits and account adjustments accurately.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReconcile payments, transactions and account balances, investigating discrepancies as required.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonitor payment arrangements and follow up on outstanding commitments.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain accurate account records and ensure transactions are recorded correctly.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLiaise with centre directors and internal teams to resolve account queries.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssist with accounts receivable reporting and general finance administration.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure accounts processes are completed accurately and within required timeframes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout You\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou are organised, proactive and comfortable working with numbers, financial records and account enquiries. You take pride in accuracy, follow through on outstanding tasks and can communicate professionally when discussing overdue payments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will bring:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience in accounts receivable, accounts administration, bookkeeping, debt collection or a similar role.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfidence following up outstanding payments and managing payment queries professionally.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong numerical skills and attention to detail.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGood organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProficiency in Microsoft Excel and confidence using computer-based systems.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with different teams.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA practical, solutions-focused approach to resolving account discrepancies.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Experience with childcare accounts or childcare management systems will be highly regarded.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy Join Little Zak\u0026rsquo;s Academy?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompetitive salary package based on experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUp to 50% childcare discount\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWellbeing Day each year (available after 12 months of service)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e$50 monthly wellness allowance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e$1,000 referral bonus\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEAP (Sonder) for confidential wellbeing support\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupportive and high-performing team environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCareer progression opportunities within a growing organisation\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0027s Child Safety Commitment\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0026rsquo;s Academy is a Child Safe Organisation.\u003c/strong\u003e We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have a \u003cstrong\u003erigorous recruitment and screening process\u003c/strong\u003e in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e By applying for a role with Little Zak\u0026rsquo;s Academy, you acknowledge and agree to \u003cstrong\u003eundergo all required child safety checks\u003c/strong\u003e as part of our employment process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not miss out on this great opportunity!\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e If you are open to a conversation, apply or reach out directly. Happy to chat before anything formal. 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