Cancer Trials Australia

Accounts Receivable Officer

Cancer Trials Australia  •  $60k - $67k/yr  •  Parkville, AU (Hybrid)  •  10 days ago
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Job Description

Accounts Receivable Officer

  • Full-time, permanent position
  • Friendly and supportive culture
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • $60,000 - $67,000 Base Salary + NFP salary packaging benefits.

Join a supportive team as an Accounts Receivable Officer while enjoying flexible working arrangements, development opportunities and a rewarding career within a great organisation!

About Us

Cancer Trials Australia (CTA) is a not-for-profit member-based organisation consisting of 33 clinical sites and 3 medical research institutes across Australia and New Zealand. We support the administration and management of clinical trials across both metropolitan and regional hospitals. We work in close partnership with clinical research sites, Sponsors and Contract Research Organisations to ensure patients can gain access to appropriate clinical trials as quickly as possible. CTA is committed to developing internal talent and places great emphasis on nurturing a culture of compassion and purpose in the workplace.

CTA is committed to equal employment opportunity and ethical practices. We recognise the rich diversity of people and the value that brings to the workplace. We support a culture of equity,
inclusion, and diversity. This position is open to all people.

Employee Benefits

  • Enjoy generous leave entitlements including 5 weeks annual leave.
  • Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging.
  • Benefit from a flexible, hybrid working environment that supports balance and productivity.
  • Connect with colleagues through quarterly organisation-wide activity days.
  • Grow your capability through organisation-wide professional development days.
  • Access a robust Learning Management System and support toward your personal learning and
    development goals.
  • Receive added wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Access company-paid parental leave as part of our commitment to supporting families.

About the Role

Due to continued growth, a new position has been created in CTA’s Finance team for an Accounts Receivable Officer.

As an Accounts Receivable Officer, you will join an established and dedicated team of professionals to support the finance function of the business. The role requires you to undertake activities including, but not limited to:

  • Sales invoicing
  • Debtor management
  • Reconciling transactions with those reported by our Clinical Trial Management System
  • General accounting services including bank reconciliations

About You

You will demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills to nurture positive ongoing
relationships with internaland external stakeholders, whilst maintaining a professional approachin all activities.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bookkeeping Certificate/Diploma in Accounting/ Bachelor of Accounting (can be working towards completion) or a minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience.
  • Advanced Excel skills including the ability to filter and manipulate large volumes of data in a spreadsheet whilst maintaining quality control.
  • An ability to balance the need for efficiency with excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
  • Excellent communication, customer relations and time-management skills.
  • The ability to participate in and contribute to a team environment.
  • Previous experience working in a Medical or Clinical Research organisation is highly desirable.
  • Previous experience with MYOB Advanced is highly desirable.

For more information about this role and to view the position description, please copy and paste the link provided below into your web browser:

https://cancertrialsaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Accounts-Receivable-Officer_PD_May-2026.pdf

The successful applicant will be required to supply a current National Police Check.

Closing date for applications: 5pm, 2 June 2026

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career and you would like the opportunity to be involved in the ongoing growth and success at CTA, we encourage you to apply. Be sure to
include a cover letter, your up-to-date resume and responses to the listed questions when applying.

Please be mindful that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within a week of the closing date.

Shared Purpose | Integrity | Collaboration | Adaptability | Compassion

Cancer Trials Australia

About Cancer Trials Australia

For over 20 years, Cancer Trials Australia (CTA) has played a crucial role in providing site administration and management services for clinical trials, spanning feasibility through to close-out, covering start-up regulatory submissions, budget and contract negotiations, amendments, and billing on behalf of our hospital members.

Having supported the administration of 2,200+ clinical trials, sponsored by 350+ biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, that have recruited in excess of 14,000 Australian patients, CTA is focused on its service provision to ensure that studies are managed efficiently.

In addition to our clinical trial administration services, we have been involved in a number of significant sector development initiatives since our inception, including; implementing the Mutual Acceptance Program (MAP) across our Members; assisting with the development of a standard clinical trial agreement template for sponsored trials now known as the Medicines Australia Standard Clinical Trial Research Agreement template; the development of a First Time in Human (FTIH) protocol to enable Human Research Ethics Committees (HRECs) to strengthen their capacity to review Early Phase research; developing a pre-screening protocol, to allow patients to be screened at their local hospital for clinical trial participation at another hospital; convening a Phase 1 Fellowship Program to increase capacity for sites to coordinate FTIH trials; administering a range of projects aimed at increasing clinical trial education and capacity building through Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre initiatives and most recently the coordination of the Australian Clinical Trials Education Centre (A-CTEC) to support a dedicated Learning Management System (LMS) hosting a suite of evidence-based, interactive clinical trial education opportunities for Australian clinical trial staff.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Melbourne, AU
Year Founded
2003
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