Accounts Receivable Assistant

Accounts Receivable Assistant – Stuart Alexander & Co. Location: Sydney, NSW (Pyrmont) Employment Type: Full-time About Us At Stuart Alexander & Co, we are one of Australia’s largest privately-owned FMCG companies, importing, marketing, and distributing premium brands including Chupa Chups, Mentos, Tabasco, Biscoff & Hershey’s. We are passionate about building long-term brand equity and delivering exceptional value to our customers. Everything we do is grounded in a strong set of values that encourage bold thinking, accountability, collaboration, clear communication, and genuine care—for our people, our partners, and our brands. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and strong partnerships continues to drive our growth and we’re now looking for an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join our collaborative Finance team. We welcome applications from experienced professionals as well as recent graduates eager to build hands-on experience and grow their career in finance. The Role As an Accounts Receivable Assistant, you will play a critical role in managing the end-to-end accounts receivable and trade claims process. From receipting and invoicing to investigating variances and processing trade claims, you’ll help ensure accurate financial reporting, efficient cash collection, and smooth coordination between key stakeholders including Sales, Customer Service, and Supply Chain. Key Responsibilities Accounts Receivable Accurately process and allocate incoming payments Raise and send invoices, statements, and payment reminders Reconcile customer accounts, investigating over/underpayments and deductions Manage aged debt and support timely collection efforts Assist in month-end reporting and debtor aging analysis Claims Processing & Dispute Management: process high-volume trade claims related to discounts, promotions, pricing, and freight Maintain thorough documentation and correspondence for audit and tracking Admin & Reporting Support customer onboarding, credit checks, and account setup Maintain accurate AR and master data records in ERP systems Respond to shared inbox queries and support ad hoc reporting requests What You’ll Bring Required: 2+ years' experience in Accounts Receivable or claims processing Strong reconciliation skills and understanding of trade deductions Experience with ERP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Excel High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to multitask Desirable: Previous experience in the FMCG industry Familiarity with systems like Promax, Blueshift, M3, or similar Who you are Takes initiative and ownership of your work Works well both independently and as part of a team Communicates effectively across departments Brings a positive, customer-focused, solution-oriented attitude Why Join Us? At Stuart Alexander & Co, we believe work should be as enjoyable as it is rewarding. We foster a positive and supportive workplace culture that celebrates both individual contributions and team success. Hybrid work options (Tuesdays & Fridays WFH) Vibrant Pyrmont location close to cafes, transport & the harbour Career development opportunities across a growing business Regular team events, training sessions & social initiatives Work with iconic global brands in a colourful, fast-paced industry How to Apply If you’re excited about contributing to a passionate team and growing your career in FMCG finance, we’d love to hear from you! Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application.