Accounts Receivable and Administration Officer

Nous is a great place to work…

Nous Group is an international management consultancy with over 650 people working with clients across Australasia, the United Kingdom, and North America. We are a values-based organisation that is inspired and determined to improve people’s lives in significant ways. Working in unique, cross-disciplinary teams we create innovative and enduring solutions that transform businesses, governments, and communities. We realise a bigger idea of success.

Nous Group is proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work in Australia, Canada and the UK, reflecting our expanding global influence and success. Nous consistently garners accolades as an exceptional workplace through various competitive reviews. We've been acknowledged as one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies for career growth in Australia and have been awarded Best Management Consulting Firm by the Australian Financial Review on multiple occasions.  

We are seeking an Accounts Receivable and Administration Officer to support the efficient and effective management of Nous’ accounts receivable function along with timesheet management. Working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with project teams across Australia, this role is part of Nous’ global Finance Team (c. 20 people) and will initially report to the Head of Accounting & Reporting (also based in Melbourne). This is a great opportunity for someone who has some finance experience in a similar sized company, or a smaller company, and is eager to move to a medium-sized corporate team. This is a permanent full-time role and involves a flexible mix of working time in Nous’ Melbourne office and working from home.

Key Accountabilities: 

• Monitor and manage accounts receivable balances across business units, including proactive follow‑ups to support timely collections and reduce overdue receivables.
• Perform regular account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely and effective manner.
• Work closely with project managers, finance team members, and relevant internal and external stakeholders to address billing, collection, and reporting matters.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, and contribute to month-end close activities, including reporting and reconciliation tasks.
• Support broader accounting and reporting processes as required, ensuring data integrity and compliance with internal controls.
• Participate in and support continuous improvement initiatives within the Accounts Receivable and wider finance functions.
• Manage weekly timesheet processes, including follow-up of outstanding submissions and timely closure of timesheet periods.
• Provide support and back-up for the Expense Management System (EMS), including monitoring submissions and assisting users as needed.
• Manage end-to-end invoicing for assigned business units, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contractual and billing requirements.

And the practical experience and skills required: 

• Tertiary qualifications in finance or accounting, or relevant experience in a finance administration role such as Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable.
• Experience working with mid to large ERP systems, with strong capability in Excel (intermediate to advanced level).
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy, with a consistent commitment to high-quality financial outcomes.
• A collaborative and customer-focused approach, with the ability to respond promptly and professionally to queries.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to change, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Process- and system-oriented mindset, with a natural curiosity to investigate root causes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Experience in a professional services or consulting environment will be highly regarded.

Finally, the important details…

Nous is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

To apply for a role at Nous in Australia, you must have Australian Permanent Residency or the right to work in Australia.

Please note that if successful, you will be required to undertake background screening prior to commencement at Nous.