Job Title: Accounts Receivable Internship Program

About the Company

Southern Cross Education Institute (SCEI) and Southern Cross Education Institute - Higher Education (SCEI-HE) have delivered nationally recognised vocational and tertiary qualifications across Australia since 2007 (SCEI-HE since 2018), to both local and international students. Since the organisation's inception, it has established itself as an education provider of repute. In line with our vision to serve the health, community and education sectors as a leading private provider, the colleges primarily deliver programs in Community Services, Early Childhood, Nursing, Aged Care and Pathology, with a value emphasis on producing job ready graduates. We are proud to announce that so far we have had more than 30,000 graduates most of whom have been placed into the careers of their choice as nurses, educators or community workers in hospitals, aged care facilities, community or childcare centres across Australia.

We are accredited with programs from Certificate III level, right up to Master’s degrees with clear pathways for our students and a strong network into work placements. We deliver our programs from our campuses in Victoria and South Australia and soon plan to expand into Queensland. The success achieved so far is merely the foundation for future growth. Our outstanding team is paramount to the success of the organisation and looking for someone of matching calibre in talent and attitude.

Our internship program is designed to provide an enriching learning experience for students and recent graduates looking to kick-start their careers in finance and accounting. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Accounts Receivable while developing professionally within a supportive and dynamic environment. The internship will be a paid 3–6-month contract, with possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent position, dependent on performance.

• Assisting with the processing and issuing of invoices
• Following up on outstanding payments and overdue accounts
• Performing data entry and updating customer accounts in the finance system
• Assisting with account reconciliations and debt recovery processes
• Preparing accounts receivable reports and statements
• Responding to customer billing enquiries via phone and email
• Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems
• Supporting the Finance team with ad hoc Accounts Receivable tasks as required

• Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from an Accounting, Finance, Business, or Commerce degree
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated organisational and problem-solving skills
• Previous customer service or administrative experience will be highly regarded

SCEI/SCEI-HE provides equal opportunity in employment to all suitably able people, without discrimination or harassment based on a personal characteristic, protected under the Equal Opportunity Act. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply for the position.