Accounts Receivable Specialist

About Russell McVeagh

Russell McVeagh is New Zealand's premier law firm committed to operating at the cutting edge of legal practice. Our award-winning team of lawyers across Auckland | Tamaki Makaurau, Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara and the South Island | Te Waipounamu is internationally recognised for thought leadership, depth of experience and ability to translate complex legal issues into client success stories.

Our national business services team supports the day-to-day operation of the firm across a broad range of areas including, marketing, HR, communication, business development and client experience; IT; finance and business analysis; research, knowledge management and legal support; hospitality and events; reception and general business support.

Our values of Respect | Manaaki, Curiosity | Māhirahira, Excellence | Whai hiranga and Tenacity | Whakapau kaha reflect who we are and how we work together.

About the role

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our National Finance team. Based in our Auckland office, you will be responsible for supporting the accounts receivable process and maintaining up-to-date customer account records. Working closely with our Senior Credit Controller, this role plays a key part in maintaining the firm’s cash flow and minimising credit risk.

Key responsibilities:

• Assisting the Senior Credit Controller with cash collections and client credit checks.


• Reconciling invoices with payments received to ensure accuracy and identify any discrepancies.


• Maintain accurate records and filing within our document management system.


• Assist with the sending of monthly statements.


• Resolve billing discrepancies and disputes in coordination with internal teams and clients.


• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance the efficiency of the accounts receivable function.

About you

If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious, growing and energetic team and would like to join an award-winning full-service firm, we would like to hear from you. The successful candidate will have:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an accounts receivable or similar finance support role, preferably within a professional services or corporate environment.


• Confident and professional communication skills (including excellent phone manner).


• High level of accuracy and attention


• Highly numerate.


• Demonstrated ability to work with discretion and maintain confidentiality, particularly in a professional services or legal environment.


• Be organised and able to prioritise and manage several tasks at once to achieve deadlines.


• Have a ‘can do’ attitude, go the extra mile, a team player.

Benefits

Some of our employee benefits include:

• Competitive remuneration package.


• Flexible working arrangements.


• Support, coaching and considered training and development programmes.


• Annual wellness subsidy.


• Team charity days, sports days, annual ball and regular team events.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter.

We believe in enabling a supportive and inclusive workplace for everyone. Please click here for further information about Russell McVeagh's diversity and inclusion vision and commitment.

Our firm is invested in achieving transformational change and having a positive impact – our 2024 Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Report captures our firm's progress on our commitment to helping to shape a sustainable and thriving Aotearoa New Zealand. You can read our 2024 report, 'Contributing to Aotearoa New Zealand | Te Whai Koha ki Aotearoa' here.

For more information, or to have a confidential discussion about this position please email our Talent Advisor, Ana Allid on [email protected]